Kustia

Kustia is a village located in Sonarpur subdivision of South Twenty Four Parganas district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 14.1km away from sub-district headquarter Rajpur (tehsildar office) and 37.4km away from district headquarter Alipore. As per 2009 stats, Pratapnagar is the gram panchayat of Kustia village.

Kustia has its own place in the vibrant South Twenty Four Parganas region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Kustia

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kustia is 333605. The village spans a total geographical area of 74 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 743330. Sonarpur is nearest town to Kustia village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

When it comes to local governance, Kustia village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Sonarpur Dakshin Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Jadavpur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

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Population of Kustia

Below is a concise population overview of Kustia as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 2,159 1,042 1,117
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 295 150 145
Scheduled Castes (SC) 213 112 101
Scheduled Tribes (ST) N/A N/A N/A
Literate Population 1,351 708 643
Illiterate Population 808 334 474

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Kustia village:

  • The total population of Kustia village is around 2,159, including approximately 1,042 males and 1,117 females, with a sex ratio of 1071 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 295 children aged 0–6 years in Kustia village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Kustia village has 213 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
  • The literacy rate of Kustia village is about 62.58%, with male literacy at 67.95% and female literacy at 57.56%.
  • There are around 496 households in Kustia village.

Connectivity of Kustia

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Kustia. As per the 2011 stats, Kustia had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 10+ km distance
Private Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Railway Station Available within 5 - 10 km distance

Nearby Villages of Kustia

Knowing the nearby villages of Kustia helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Kustia.

Jafarpur Kharigoda Raypur Hasanpur Makrampur Sangur Nabhasan Radhanagar Danga Ramchandrapur Bidyadharpur

Frequently Asked Questions about Kustia

Where is Kustia located?
Kustia village is situated in Sonarpur Subdivision, within the South Twenty Four Parganas district of West Bengal, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Kustia?
The Gram Panchayat of Kustia is Pratapnagar (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Kustia?
The pincode of Kustia is 743330, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Kustia as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Kustia is 2,159, with 1,042 males and 1,117 females.
How many households are there in Kustia as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Kustia village has a total of 496 households.
What is the literacy rate in Kustia as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Kustia is 62.58%. The male literacy rate is 67.95%, while the female literacy rate is 57.56%.