Osail

Osail is a village located in Balurghat subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 15.9km away from Balurghat, which is both district & sub-district headquarter of Osail village. As per 2009 stats, Boaldar is the gram panchayat of Osail village.

Here you can discover what makes Osail unique in its vibrant Balurghat-Dakshin Dinajpur region. You’ll see Osail’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 Osail

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Osail is 311077. The village spans a total geographical area of 202.76 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 733102. Balurghat is nearest town to Osail village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

When it comes to local governance, Osail 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 Tapan Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Balurghat Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Osail

Population of Osail

According to the 2011 Census, Osail has a total population of about 1,186, with approximately 582 males and 604 females. The sex ratio is around 1037 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 134 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 179 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 635. The overall literacy rate is approximately 57.17%, with male literacy at about 62.89% and female literacy near 51.66%. There are around 277 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Osail's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Osail

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

Nearby Villages of Osail

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

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