Indian Village Directory

Ghastoria Village

Ghastoria is an inhabited village in Manbazar - I Block of Puruliya district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 332062, the Census 2011 record lists 761 people in 172 households and the reported area is 229.29 hectares. The local references include Manbazar - I CD Block and the nearest town reference is Puruliya at about 38 km.

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Quick answer: Ghastoria is a village in Manbazar - I Block, Puruliya district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 332062 and 761 people in 172 households.
Village Code332062
Population761
Households172
Area229.29 hectares
Nearest TownPuruliya

Key Village Facts

Village
Ghastoria
Census Village Code
332062
State
West Bengal
State Census Code
19
District
Puruliya
District Census Code
340
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Manbazar - I
Sub-district Census Code
02395
CD Block
Manbazar - I
Households
172
Population
761
Male Population
397
Female Population
364
Sex Ratio
916.88
Area
229.29 hectares
Area
2.29 sq km
Nearest Town
Puruliya
Nearest Town Distance
38 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
723128
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Ghastoria at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 761 people, 229.29 hectares of reported area and Puruliya as the nearest town reference for Ghastoria, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictPuruliya
CD BlockManbazar - I
  • Ghastoria falls under Manbazar - I Block in Puruliya district, West Bengal.
  • The Census village code is 332062.
  • The record lists 761 people living in 172 households.
  • The reported village area is 229.29 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Puruliya.
  • 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 Density331.89 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.42 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share4.86%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share86.73%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share9.1%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Ghastoria in the official administrative record. Census village code 332062 and Manbazar - I CD Block.

State Census Code
19
District Census Code
340
Sub-district Census Code
02395
Village Census Code
332062
CD Block Code
0242
CD Block Name
Manbazar - I

Location and Distance

Puruliya is the nearest town listed for Ghastoria, about 38 km away. Purulia is listed as the district headquarters at about 40.8 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Manbazar
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
13.4 km
District Headquarter
Purulia
Distance from District Headquarter
40.8 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Puruliya
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
38 km
Nearest Town
Puruliya
Distance from Nearest Town
38 km
Total Geographical Area
229.29 hectares
Area
2.29 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 761 people in 172 households, with 397 male residents and 364 female residents. The average household size is 4.42, and SC share is 4.86% and ST share is 86.73% for Ghastoria. Population density works out to about 331.89 people per sq km.

Total Households
172
Total Population
761
Male Population
397
Female Population
364
Sex Ratio
916.88
Average Household Size
4.42
SC Population
37
SC Male Population
20
SC Female Population
17
SC Population Share
4.86
ST Population
660
ST Male Population
347
ST Female Population
313
ST Population Share
86.73
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Ghastoria list 2 government primary schools. 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
2
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
2

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Ghastoria. Verify current services locally before medical use.

Non Government Medical Facilities Traditional Practitioner And Faith Healer Count
3

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Ghastoria include hand pump water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Rural Production Centres Or Sanitary Hardware Outlet Availability Near The Village
Available
Rural Production Mart Or Sanitary Hardware Outlet Availability Near The Village
Available
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
5 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Ghastoria include mobile phone coverage. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Ghastoria 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
Weekly Haat
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Community Centre
Available
Sports Club Recreation Centre
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Ghastoria is reported as 13 hours per day in summer and 14 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
13 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
14 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Ghastoria show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 167.25 hectares and irrigated land is 15.25 hectares (9.1% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Forest Area In Hectares
20 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
37.040000000000006
Net Area Sown In Hectares
167.25
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
152 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
15.25
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
15.25 hectares

Other Available Details

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

Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Ghastoria

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
3
Banks in Matched Records
3
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 2 67%
CRM 1 33%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Punjab National Bank 1 33%
State Bank of India 1 33%
Bank of India 1 33%

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.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Punjab National Bank ATM 723131 Puruliya Manbazar - I Manbazar (Ct) Purulia Manbazar, Sadar Sub Division, Puruliya, West Bengal, 723131
Bank of India CRM 723131 Puruliya Manbazar - I Manbazar (Ct) Bank of India Manbazar Branch Manbazar, Puruliya, West Bengal, 723131
State Bank of India ATM 723131 Puruliya Manbazar - I Manbazar (Ct) Manbazar Manbazar, Puruliya, West Bengal, 723131

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

Where is Ghastoria village located?

Ghastoria is in Manbazar - I Block of Puruliya district in West Bengal, India.

Which district is Ghastoria village in?

Ghastoria village is in Puruliya district.

Which state is Ghastoria village in?

Ghastoria village is in West Bengal.

Which block is Ghastoria under?

Ghastoria comes under Manbazar - I Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Ghastoria?

The Census village code of Ghastoria is 332062.

What is the population of Ghastoria village?

The village record lists 761 people and 172 households for Ghastoria.

How many households are in Ghastoria village?

The village record lists 172 households for Ghastoria.

What is the male and female population of Ghastoria?

The record lists 397 male residents and 364 female residents for Ghastoria.

What is the sex ratio of Ghastoria village?

The sex ratio of Ghastoria is 916.88 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Ghastoria village?

The reported geographical area of Ghastoria is 229.29 hectares.

What is the population density of Ghastoria village?

The approximate population density of Ghastoria is 331.89 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Ghastoria?

The nearest town listed for Ghastoria is Puruliya, about 38 km away.

How far is Ghastoria from the district headquarters?

Ghastoria is about 40.8 km from Purulia, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Ghastoria from the sub-district headquarters?

Ghastoria is about 13.4 km from Manbazar, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Ghastoria?

The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools for Ghastoria.

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

For Ghastoria, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 167.25 hectares and irrigated land is 15.25 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Ghastoria?

The page shows 3 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Ghastoria. These records include 3 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 Ghastoria.

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.