Chausal

Chausal is a village located in Gangajalghati subdivision of Bankura district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 18.8km away from sub-district headquarter Amarkanan. Bankura is the district headquarter of Chausal village. As per 2009 stats, Barshal is the gram panchayat of Chausal village.

Here you can discover what makes Chausal unique in its vibrant Gangajalghati-Bankura region. You’ll see Chausal’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Chausal

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Chausal is 326197. The village spans a total geographical area of 270.03 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 722133. Durgapur is nearest town to Chausal village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 24km away.

When it comes to local governance, Chausal village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Saltora Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Bankura Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Chausal

Population of Chausal

According to the 2011 Census, Chausal has a total population of about 2,328, with approximately 1,205 males and 1,123 females. The sex ratio is around 931 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 266 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 789 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 62.41%, with male literacy at about 71.45% and female literacy near 52.72%. There are around 436 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Chausal's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Chausal

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Chausal. As per the 2011 stats, Chausal had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Chausal

Knowing the nearby villages of Chausal helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Chausal.

Frequently Asked Questions about Chausal