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Kasthar Village

Kasthar is an inhabited village in Durgawati Block of Kaimur (Bhabua) district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 249586, the Census 2011 record lists 126 people in 18 households and the reported area is 76 hectares. The local references include Kalyanpur Gram Panchayat, Durgawati CD Block and the nearest town reference is Bhabua at about 37 km.

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Quick answer: Kasthar is a village in Durgawati Block, Kaimur (Bhabua) district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 249586 and 126 people in 18 households.
Village Code249586
Population126
Households18
Area76 hectares
Nearest TownBhabua

Key Village Facts

Village
Kasthar
Census Village Code
249586
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Kaimur (Bhabua)
District Census Code
233
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Durgawati
Sub-district Census Code
01450
CD Block
Durgawati
Gram Panchayat
Kalyanpur
Households
18
Population
126
Male Population
67
Female Population
59
Sex Ratio
880.6
Area
76 hectares
Area
0.76 sq km
Nearest Town
Bhabua
Nearest Town Distance
37 km
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Kasthar at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 126 people, 76 hectares of reported area and Bhabua as the nearest town reference for Kasthar, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

StateBihar
CD BlockDurgawati
Gram PanchayatKalyanpur
  • Kasthar falls under Durgawati Block in Kaimur (Bhabua) district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 249586.
  • The record lists 126 people living in 18 households.
  • The reported village area is 76 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Bhabua.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Drinking Water and Sanitation, and other reported village details.

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Data Sources and Verification

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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density165.79 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size7 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share100%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Kasthar in the official administrative record. Census village code 249586, Kalyanpur Gram Panchayat and Durgawati CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
233
Sub-district Census Code
01450
Village Census Code
249586
CD Block Code
0438
Gram Panchayat Code
7294
CD Block Name
Durgawati
Gram Panchayat Name
Kalyanpur

Location and Distance

Bhabua is the nearest town listed for Kasthar, about 37 km away. Bhabua is listed as the district headquarters at about 37 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Durgawati
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
7 km
District Headquarter
Bhabua
Distance from District Headquarter
37 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Bhabua
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
37 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Bhabua
Distance within State/UT
37 km
Nearest Town
Bhabua
Distance from Nearest Town
37 km
Total Geographical Area
76 hectares
Area
0.76 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 126 people in 18 households, with 67 male residents and 59 female residents. The average household size is 7, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 0% for Kasthar. Population density works out to about 165.79 people per sq km.

Total Households
18
Total Population
126
Male Population
67
Female Population
59
Sex Ratio
880.6
Average Household Size
7.0
Village Status
Inhabited

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Kasthar include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Navigable Waterways River Canal
Available
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
30 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Kasthar include mobile phone coverage and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Taxi
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
Sea River Ferry Service
Available
Other District Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Kasthar is reported as 10 hours per day in summer and 7 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.

Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
10 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
7 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
23 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
22 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Kasthar show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 74.2 hectares and irrigated land is 74.2 hectares (100% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
1.8
Net Area Sown In Hectares
74.2
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
74.2
Canals Area In Hectares
44.2 hectares

Other Available Details

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Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Kasthar village located?

Kasthar is in Durgawati Block of Kaimur (Bhabua) district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Kasthar village in?

Kasthar village is in Kaimur (Bhabua) district.

Which state is Kasthar village in?

Kasthar village is in Bihar.

Which block is Kasthar under?

Kasthar comes under Durgawati Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Kasthar?

The Census village code of Kasthar is 249586.

Which Gram Panchayat is Kasthar under?

Kasthar is listed under Kalyanpur Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Durgawati.

What is the population of Kasthar village?

The village record lists 126 people and 18 households for Kasthar.

How many households are in Kasthar village?

The village record lists 18 households for Kasthar.

What is the male and female population of Kasthar?

The record lists 67 male residents and 59 female residents for Kasthar.

What is the sex ratio of Kasthar village?

The sex ratio of Kasthar is 880.6 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Kasthar village?

The reported geographical area of Kasthar is 76 hectares.

What is the population density of Kasthar village?

The approximate population density of Kasthar is 165.79 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Kasthar?

The nearest town listed for Kasthar is Bhabua, about 37 km away.

How far is Kasthar from the district headquarters?

Kasthar is about 37 km from Bhabua, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Kasthar from the sub-district headquarters?

Kasthar is about 7 km from Durgawati, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Kasthar?

For Kasthar, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 74.2 hectares and irrigated land is 74.2 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Kasthar.

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Kasthar.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.