Tousi

Tousi is a village located in Gangarampur subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 19.5km away from sub-district headquarter Gangarampur (tehsildar office) and 41.4km away from district headquarter Balurghat. As per 2009 stats, Basuria is the gram panchayat of Tousi village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Tousi is 310701. The village spans a total geographical area of 149.86 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 733124. Gangarampur is nearest town to Tousi village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

When it comes to local governance, Tousi 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 Kumarganj 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 Tousi

Population of Tousi

According to the 2011 Census, Tousi has a total population of about 918, with approximately 483 males and 435 females. The sex ratio is around 900 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 151 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 101 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 470. The overall literacy rate is approximately 56.54%, with male literacy at about 62.94% and female literacy near 49.43%. There are around 210 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Tousi's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Tousi

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

Nearby Villages of Tousi

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Tousi