Osail - Balurghat, Dakshin Dinajpur

Osail is a village situated in the Balurghat subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 15.9 km from Balurghat, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Boaldar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Osail village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Osail is 311077. The village covers a total geographical area of 202.76 hectares and falls under the 733102 pincode. Balurghat is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Osail village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Tapan Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Balurghat Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Osail

According to the 2011 Census, Osail village had a total population of 1,186 people, including 582 males and 604 females, living in 277 households. The sex ratio was 1,038 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.45%, with male literacy at 70.52% and female literacy at 58.54%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 179, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 635.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Osail

Osail is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Osail

Osail is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Mallickpur Hat, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 7.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balurghat to Osail is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Osail is about 12.9 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Osail

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Osail village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Osail

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Osail village are given below:

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