Tursail
Tursail is a village located in Balurghat subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 16.1km away from Balurghat, which is both district & sub-district headquarter of Tursail village. As per 2009 stats, Gopalbati is the gram panchayat of Tursail village.
Tursail has its own place in the vibrant Dakshin Dinajpur region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.
About Tursail
According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Tursail is 311302. The village spans a total geographical area of 42.54 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 733103. Balurghat is nearest town to Tursail village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.
When it comes to local governance, Tursail 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 Tursail
Population of Tursail
Below is a concise population overview of Tursail as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 406 | 203 | 203 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 36 | 16 | 20 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 165 | 84 | 81 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 72 | 35 | 37 |
| Literate Population | 271 | 146 | 125 |
| Illiterate Population | 135 | 57 | 78 |
Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Tursail village:
- The total population of Tursail village is around 406, including approximately 203 males and 203 females, with a sex ratio of 1000 females per 1,000 males.
- There are about 36 children aged 0–6 years in Tursail village, reflecting the young population in the village.
- Tursail village has 165 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 72 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy rate of Tursail village is about 66.75%, with male literacy at 71.92% and female literacy at 61.58%.
- There are around 96 households in Tursail village.
Connectivity of Tursail
Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Tursail. As per the 2011 stats, Tursail had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Tursail
Knowing the nearby villages of Tursail helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Tursail.
Frequently Asked Questions about Tursail
- Where is Tursail located?
- Tursail village is situated in Balurghat Subdivision, within the Dakshin Dinajpur district of West Bengal, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Tursail?
- The Gram Panchayat of Tursail is Gopalbati (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
- What is the pincode of Tursail?
- The pincode of Tursail is 733103, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
- What is the population of Tursail as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, the population of Tursail is 406, with 203 males and 203 females.
- How many households are there in Tursail as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, Tursail village has a total of 96 households.
- What is the literacy rate in Tursail as per the 2011 Census?
- According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Tursail is 66.75%. The male literacy rate is 71.92%, while the female literacy rate is 61.58%.