Bastor

Bastor is a village located in Raiganj subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 5.2km away from Raiganj, which is both district & sub-district headquarter of Bastor village. As per 2009 stats, Rampur is the gram panchayat of Bastor village.

Here you can discover what makes Bastor unique in its vibrant Raiganj-Uttar Dinajpur region. You’ll see Bastor’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Bastor

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Bastor is 309669. The village spans a total geographical area of 127.92 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 733134. Raiganj is nearest town to Bastor village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 13km away.

When it comes to local governance, Bastor 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 Hemtabad Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Raiganj Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Bastor

Population of Bastor

According to the 2011 Census, Bastor has a total population of about 799, with approximately 415 males and 384 females. The sex ratio is around 925 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 122 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 350 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 135. The overall literacy rate is approximately 56.45%, with male literacy at about 65.06% and female literacy near 47.14%. There are around 158 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Bastor's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Bastor

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

Nearby Villages of Bastor

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Bastor