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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

Neetu Devi

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LGD code: 251199
Pincode: 802212
Population: 1,738
Households: 247
Literacy rate: 58.2%
Sex ratio: 914 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 611

Census 2011 · in context

How Kastar compares

Literacy rate

58.2%

−4.1% vs mandal average

Kastar: 58.2%
Bikramganj mandal: 62.3%
Rohtas district: 60.8%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

914

+3 vs mandal average

Kastar: 914
Bikramganj mandal: 911

Household size

people per home

7.0

+0.5 vs mandal average

Kastar: 7.0
Bikramganj mandal: 6.5

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Key facts — Kastar

LGD code: 251199
Pincode: 802212
Population (Census 2011): 1,738
Population (projected 2026): 2,049
Households: 247
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 914
Literacy rate: 58.2%
Lok Sabha constituency: Jahanabad
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Jahanabad
Member of Parliament: Surendra Prasad Yadav
Member of Legislative Assembly: Rahul Sharma
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: Neetu Devi
Block / Mandal: Bikramganj

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Rohtas district level

Then & Now

Kastar — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,738

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

2,049

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

247

Census 2011 baseline

+17.8%

Households · 2026

291

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 1,738Census 2011
Households: 247Census 2011
Literacy rate: 58.2%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 914 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 2,0492026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 291

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 96.4%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Rohtas district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 37,22,797PMAY-G · 37,22,797 of 44,92,010 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Rohtas district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 3,93,613Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Rohtas district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

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What is the pincode of Kastar?

The pincode of Kastar, Bikramganj mandal, Rohtas district, Bihar is 802212.

In which district is Kastar located?

Kastar is a village in Bikramganj mandal of Rohtas district, Bihar, India.

What is the population of Kastar as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Kastar village has a population of 1,738 across 247 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Kastar?

The current sarpanch of Kastar gram panchayat is Neetu Devi.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Kastar in?

Kastar falls under the Jahanabad Lok Sabha constituency (PC #36) of Bihar.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Kastar in?

Kastar falls under the Jahanabad assembly constituency (AC #216) of Bihar.

What is the literacy rate in Kastar?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Kastar village is 58.2%.

What is the sex ratio in Kastar?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Kastar village is 914 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Kastar?

12 schemes currently match residents of Kastar, including Mukhyamantri Kanya Utthan Yojana, Mukhya Mantri Vridhjan Pension Yojana, Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

What is the LGD code of Kastar?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Kastar village is 251199.

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How Kastar compares

Key facts — Kastar

Population, education, health & sanitation

Kastar — Census 2011 to projected 2026

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Latest posts

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What is the pincode of Kastar?

In which district is Kastar located?

What is the population of Kastar as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Kastar?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Kastar in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Kastar in?

What is the literacy rate in Kastar?

What is the sex ratio in Kastar?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Kastar?

What is the LGD code of Kastar?

Kastar on the map

Upcoming events

Krishna Janmashtami

Teacher's Day

Ganesh Chaturthi

Hartalika Teej

Rishi Panchami

Vishwakarma Puja

Radha Ashtami

Anant Chaturdashi

Photo gallery

People often ask about Kastar

What is the pincode of Kastar?

In which district is Kastar located?

What is the population of Kastar as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Kastar?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Kastar in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Kastar in?

What is the literacy rate in Kastar?

What is the sex ratio in Kastar?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Kastar?

What is the LGD code of Kastar?

Population, education, health & sanitation

Kastar — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Latest posts

Reflective Traffic Signs To Make Night Driving on Rural Roads Safer, Curb Accidents

"Commitment to all-round development will take Bihar to new heights": PM Modi on cabinet expansion

Bihar cabinet portfolio allocation: Who gets what in Samrat Choudhary's government, here's the full list

Notable persons of Kastar

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