Bastor - Raiganj, Uttar Dinajpur

Bastor is a village situated in the Raiganj subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 5.2 km from Raiganj, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Rampur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bastor village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bastor is 309669. The village covers a total geographical area of 127.92 hectares and falls under the 733134 pincode. Raiganj is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Bastor village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Hemtabad Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Raiganj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bastor

As per Census 2011, Bastor village has a total population of 799 people, consisting of 415 males and 384 females. The village has 158 households and a sex ratio of 925 females per 1,000 males. There are 122 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 451 literate and 348 illiterate residents. Additionally, 350 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 135 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Bastor are given below:

Nearby Villages of Bastor

Bastor is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Bastor

Bastor is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Raiganj, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raiganj to Bastor is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bastor

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Bastor village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Bastor

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Bastor village are given below:

FAQs about Bastor