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Kasthari Village

Kasthari is an inhabited village in Durgawati Block of Kaimur (Bhabua) district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 249597, the Census 2011 record lists 2,297 people in 336 households and the reported area is 134 hectares. The local references include Cheheriya Gram Panchayat, Durgawati CD Block and the nearest town reference is Bhabua at about 35 km.

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Quick answer: Kasthari is a village in Durgawati Block, Kaimur (Bhabua) district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 249597 and 2,297 people in 336 households.
Village Code249597
Population2,297
Households336
Area134 hectares
Nearest TownBhabua

Key Village Facts

Village
Kasthari
Census Village Code
249597
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
Cheheriya
Households
336
Population
2,297
Male Population
1,202
Female Population
1,095
Sex Ratio
910.98
Area
134 hectares
Area
1.34 sq km
Nearest Town
Bhabua
Nearest Town Distance
35 km
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Kasthari at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 2,297 people, 134 hectares of reported area and Bhabua as the nearest town reference for Kasthari, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

StateBihar
CD BlockDurgawati
Gram PanchayatCheheriya
  • Kasthari falls under Durgawati Block in Kaimur (Bhabua) district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 249597.
  • The record lists 2,297 people living in 336 households.
  • The reported village area is 134 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, Education Facilities, 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 Density1,714.18 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size6.84 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share14.02%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share1.52%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 Kasthari in the official administrative record. Census village code 249597, Cheheriya Gram Panchayat and Durgawati CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
233
Sub-district Census Code
01450
Village Census Code
249597
CD Block Code
0438
Gram Panchayat Code
7295
CD Block Name
Durgawati
Gram Panchayat Name
Cheheriya

Location and Distance

Bhabua is the nearest town listed for Kasthari, about 35 km away. Bhabua is listed as the district headquarters at about 35 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Durgawati
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
5 km
District Headquarter
Bhabua
Distance from District Headquarter
35 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Bhabua
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
35 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Bhabua
Distance within State/UT
35 km
Nearest Town
Bhabua
Distance from Nearest Town
35 km
Total Geographical Area
134 hectares
Area
1.34 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 2,297 people in 336 households, with 1,202 male residents and 1,095 female residents. The average household size is 6.84, and SC share is 14.02% and ST share is 1.52% for Kasthari. Population density works out to about 1,714.18 people per sq km.

Total Households
336
Total Population
2,297
Male Population
1,202
Female Population
1,095
Sex Ratio
910.98
Average Household Size
6.84
SC Population
322
SC Male Population
160
SC Female Population
162
SC Population Share
14.02
ST Population
35
ST Male Population
16
ST Female Population
19
ST Population Share
1.52
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Kasthari list 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Kasthari 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 Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Navigable Waterways River Canal
Available
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
22.6 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Telephone Landlines
Available
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Internet Cafes Common Service Centre CSC
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Sea River Ferry Service
Available
Other District Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Kasthari include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Kasthari is reported as 12 hours per day in summer and 9 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
12 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
9 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
20 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Kasthari show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 102.7 hectares and irrigated land is 102.7 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
27.1
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
4.2 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
102.7
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
102.7
Canals Area In Hectares
80.1 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Kasthari village located?

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

Which district is Kasthari village in?

Kasthari village is in Kaimur (Bhabua) district.

Which state is Kasthari village in?

Kasthari village is in Bihar.

Which block is Kasthari under?

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

What is the Census village code of Kasthari?

The Census village code of Kasthari is 249597.

Which Gram Panchayat is Kasthari under?

Kasthari is listed under Cheheriya Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Durgawati.

What is the population of Kasthari village?

The village record lists 2,297 people and 336 households for Kasthari.

How many households are in Kasthari village?

The village record lists 336 households for Kasthari.

What is the male and female population of Kasthari?

The record lists 1,202 male residents and 1,095 female residents for Kasthari.

What is the sex ratio of Kasthari village?

The sex ratio of Kasthari is 910.98 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Kasthari village?

The reported geographical area of Kasthari is 134 hectares.

What is the population density of Kasthari village?

The approximate population density of Kasthari is 1,714.18 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Kasthari?

The nearest town listed for Kasthari is Bhabua, about 35 km away.

How far is Kasthari from the district headquarters?

Kasthari is about 35 km from Bhabua, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Kasthari from the sub-district headquarters?

Kasthari is about 5 km from Durgawati, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Kasthari?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Kasthari.

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

For Kasthari, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 102.7 hectares and irrigated land is 102.7 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

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

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.