Sastanagar is a village located in the Dantan I Subdivision of Paschim Medinipur district,West Bengal, India. This article provides a comprehensive overview of Sastanagar, covering its demographics, population statistics, household data, administrative structure, geographical area, connectivity, educational and medical facilities, electricity supply, drinking water sources, and nearby villages.
Sastanagar Overview
Administrative & Basic Details
Village
Sastanagar
Pincode
721426
Area
10.31 Sq. Km
Village Code
343753
Sub-District
Dantan I
Sub-District Code
2467
District
Paschim Medinipur
District Code
318
State/UT
West Bengal
State/UT Code
19
Gram Panchayat
Dantan-Ii
Gram Panchayat Code
110261
Block Panchayat
Dantan-I
Block Panchayat Code
3340
Parliament Constituency
Medinipur
Parliament Constituency Code
251
Assembly Constituency
Keshiary
Assembly Constituency Code
2087
Total Population (2011 Census)
1344
Total Households
276
Nearest Town
KHARAGPUR (Distance: 10 Km)
Sastanagar has a population of 1344 as recorded in the 2011 Census. It falls under the jurisdiction of Dantan-Ii Gram Panchayat and the Dantan-I Block Panchayat in Dantan I District. The village has 276 households and is identified by village code 343753. Sastanagar is located in the 721426 postal area, contributing significantly to the rural administrative structure of Dantan I Sub-District.
Total Population of Sastanagar
As of the 2011 census, Population of Sastanagar has a population of approximately 1344 people, where the male population is 649 and the female population is 695.
Total
1344
Male
649
Female
695
Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe Population of Sastanagar
The population data for Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) in Sastanagar is as follows:
Scheduled Caste (SC)
Total Scheduled Caste
556
Male
287
Female
269
Scheduled Tribe (ST)
Total Scheduled Tribe
157
Male
83
Female
74
Household in Sastanagar
There are approximately 276 households in Sastanagar. The average household size in the village is about 4 persons per house.
Type
Stats
Household
276
People / Family
4
Assembly & Parliament Constituency of Sastanagar
Sastanagar village falls under the Keshiary Assembly Constituency (Code: 2087) and is part of the Medinipur Parliament Constituency (Code: 251). The village is politically represented within these constituencies, playing a role in both state and national elections. The Keshiary Assembly Constituency contributes to legislative decisions at the state level, while the Medinipur Parliament Constituency represents the region in the Lok Sabha, influencing national policies. The nearest town to Sastanagar is Dantan I, which serves as the central hub for all major economic activities in the region.
Understanding Literacy Rates in Sastanagar Village
As per the 2011 Census, Sastanagar presents important statistics regarding its literacy and illiteracy rates.