Where is Kastor village located?
Kastor is in Gazole Block of Maldah district in West Bengal, India.
Indian Village Directory
Kastor Village
Kastor is an inhabited village in Gazole Block of Maldah district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 312665, the Census 2011 record lists 989 people in 219 households and the reported area is 137.42 hectares. The local references include Gazole CD Block and the nearest town reference is Old Malda at about 10 km.
Village Code312665
Population989
Households219
Area137.42 hectares
Nearest TownOld Malda
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Kastor
- Census Village Code
- 312665
- State
- West Bengal
- State Census Code
- 19
- District
- Maldah
- District Census Code
- 332
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Gazole
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02214
- CD Block
- Gazole
- Households
- 219
- Population
- 989
- Male Population
- 502
- Female Population
- 487
- Sex Ratio
- 970.12
- Area
- 137.42 hectares
- Area
- 1.37 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Old Malda
- Nearest Town Distance
- 10 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 732124
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Kastor at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 989 people, 137.42 hectares of reported area and Old Malda as the nearest town reference for Kastor, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Kastor falls under Gazole Block in Maldah district, West Bengal.
- The Census village code is 312665.
- The record lists 989 people living in 219 households.
- The reported village area is 137.42 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Old Malda.
- 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
This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.
- Census and Amenities
- Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
- DCHB Publisher
- Registrar General of India, Government of India
- Banking Context
- Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density719.69 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.52 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share18.3%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share16.38%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share14.5%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Kastor in the official administrative record. Census village code 312665 and Gazole CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 19
- District Census Code
- 332
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02214
- Village Census Code
- 312665
- CD Block Code
- 0061
- CD Block Name
- Gazole
Location and Distance
Old Malda is the nearest town listed for Kastor, about 10 km away. English Bazar is listed as the district headquarters at about 51.3 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Gazole
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 25.9 km
- District Headquarter
- English Bazar
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 51.3 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Old Malda
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 10 km
- Nearest Town
- Old Malda
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 10 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 137.42 hectares
- Area
- 1.37 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 989 people in 219 households, with 502 male residents and 487 female residents. The average household size is 4.52, and SC share is 18.3% and ST share is 16.38% for Kastor. Population density works out to about 719.69 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 219
- Total Population
- 989
- Male Population
- 502
- Female Population
- 487
- Sex Ratio
- 970.12
- Average Household Size
- 4.52
- SC Population
- 181
- SC Male Population
- 94
- SC Female Population
- 87
- SC Population Share
- 18.3
- ST Population
- 162
- ST Male Population
- 70
- ST Female Population
- 92
- ST Population Share
- 16.38
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Kastor list 1 government primary school and 1 private primary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
- Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
- Available
- Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
- 1
- Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
- Available
- Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
- 1
- Government Primary School
- Available
- Government Primary School Count
- 1
- Private Primary School
- Available
- Private Primary School Count
- 1
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Kastor. Verify current services locally before medical use.
- Veterinary Hospital Count
- 1
- Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count
- 3
- Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count
- 3
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Kastor include hand pump water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Hand Pump
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions All Year
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions in Summer
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer
- Available
- Tank Pond Lake
- Available
- Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
- Available
- Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer
- Available
- No Drainage
- Available
- Open Kutcha Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
- 5.42 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Kastor include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Taxi
- Available
- Vans
- Available
- Tractors
- Available
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
- Available
- Animal Cart
- Available
- Black-Topped Pucca Road
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
- All Weather Road
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Kastor include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop 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
- Public Distribution System PDS Shop
- Available
- Agricultural Marketing Society
- Available
- Nutritional Centres ICDS
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Community Centre
- Available
- Sports Field
- Available
- Sports Club Recreation Centre
- Available
- Cinema Video Hall
- Available
- Public Library
- Available
- Public Reading Room
- Available
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
- Birth And Death Registration Office
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Kastor is reported as 12 hours per day in summer and 13 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
- 13 hours/day
- Power Supply For Commercial Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 10 hours/day
- Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 10 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Kastor show that reported agricultural commodities include Mango, net sown area is 110 hectares and irrigated land is 16 hectares (14.5% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Mango
- Forest Area In Hectares
- 5 hectares
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 17.0
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 110.0
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 94 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 16.0
- Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
- 16 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
- Others
- Available
- Others Functions All Year
- Available
- Others Functions in Summer
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Others
- Available
- Noindex
- False
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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Kastor
The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.
Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.
Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.
- Village ATM Status
- Not available in village
- Nearest ATM Facility
- More than 10 km
- Commercial Bank
- Not available in village
- Cooperative Bank
- Not available in village
- Same-area Bank Service Records
- 21
- Banks in Matched Records
- 10
- Matched PINs
- 1
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN, district and local admin area
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
| Device Type | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 12 | 57% |
| CRM | 9 | 43% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| State Bank of India | 9 | 43% |
| Bank of India | 2 | 9.5% |
| Union Bank of India | 2 | 9.5% |
| Axis Bank Limited | 2 | 9.5% |
| Canara Bank | 1 | 4.8% |
Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records
These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.
| Bank | Type | PIN | District | Local Area | Centre | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bank of India | ATM | 732124 | Maldah | Gazole | Gajol | Gazole Malda Gazole Bus Stand Gazole, Maldah, West Bengal, 732124 |
| Canara Bank | ATM | 732124 | Maldah | Gazole | Ghansahar | 0 Gram Panchayat Office Ghansahar, Maldah, West Bengal, 732124 |
| Hdfc Bank Ltd. | ATM | 732124 | Maldah | Gazole | Gajol | Shikshakpally, Gajol, Dist. Malda, West Bengal - 732124. Hdfc Bank Ltd, Grd. Floor, Bamongola More, Maldah, West Bengal… |
| Idbi Bank Limited | ATM | 732124 | Maldah | Gazole | Gajol | Near Ubi, Idbi Bank Ltd, Gazole Bus Stand, Gazole, Maldah, West Bengal, 732124 |
| Punjab National Bank | ATM | 732124 | Maldah | Gazole | Gajol | Gazole Bus Stand, Po Ps: Gazole, Dist: Malda, Pin: 732124 Gazole Bus Stand, Po Ps: Gazole, Dist: Malda, Pin: 732124, Ma… |
| State Bank of India | ATM | 732124 | Maldah | Gazole | Gajol | Malda Gajol, Maldah, West Bengal, 732124 |
| State Bank of India | ATM | 732124 | Maldah | Gazole | Gajol | Gazole Gazole Bus Stand, Maldah, West Bengal, 732124 |
| State Bank of India | ATM | 732124 | Maldah | Gazole | Gajol | Gazole Sarkar Para, Maldah, West Bengal, 732124 |
Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.
ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which district is Kastor village in?
Kastor village is in Maldah district.
Which state is Kastor village in?
Kastor village is in West Bengal.
Which block is Kastor under?
Kastor comes under Gazole Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Kastor?
The Census village code of Kastor is 312665.
What is the population of Kastor village?
The village record lists 989 people and 219 households for Kastor.
How many households are in Kastor village?
The village record lists 219 households for Kastor.
What is the male and female population of Kastor?
The record lists 502 male residents and 487 female residents for Kastor.
What is the sex ratio of Kastor village?
The sex ratio of Kastor is 970.12 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Kastor village?
The reported geographical area of Kastor is 137.42 hectares.
What is the population density of Kastor village?
The approximate population density of Kastor is 719.69 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Kastor?
The nearest town listed for Kastor is Old Malda, about 10 km away.
How far is Kastor from the district headquarters?
Kastor is about 51.3 km from English Bazar, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Kastor from the sub-district headquarters?
Kastor is about 25.9 km from Gazole, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Kastor?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 private primary school for Kastor.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Kastor?
For Kastor, reported agricultural commodities include Mango, net sown area is 110 hectares and irrigated land is 16 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Kastor?
The page shows 21 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Kastor. These records include 10 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
Yes. The village record marks a primary school as available in Kastor.