Chausa - Kushmundi, Dakshin Dinajpur

Chausa is a village situated in the Kushmundi subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 19.5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kushmundi and around 87.7 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Udaypur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chausa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chausa is 310498. The village covers a total geographical area of 398.58 hectares and falls under the 733132 pincode. Kaliagong is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Chausa village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Chausa

As per Census 2011, Chausa village has a total population of 2,432 people, consisting of 1,243 males and 1,189 females. The village has 586 households and a sex ratio of 956 females per 1,000 males. There are 329 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,256 literate and 1,176 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,467 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 678 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Chausa are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,4321,2431,189
Child Population (0–6 yrs)329171158
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,467760707
Scheduled Tribes (ST)678324354
Literate Population1,256733523
Illiterate Population1,176510666

Nearby Villages of Chausa

Chausa 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
UdaypurEast1.02 km
BetaharWest1.71 km
KanthailSouth1.97 km
PadamkuriNorth2.02 km
PutahariEast2.12 km
BasudebpurNorth2.19 km
BalaspurNorth-West2.20 km
KandahaSouth-West2.23 km
JhagraparaNorth-East2.26 km
UjilSouth-West2.30 km

Transport and Connectivity of Chausa

Chausa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Radhikapur, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kaliagong to Chausa is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Chausa is about 87.7 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chausa

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Chausa

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Chausa

Where is Chausa located?

Chausa village is located in Kushmundi Subdivision, Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Chausa?

The Gram Panchayat of Chausa is Udaypur.

What is the pincode of Chausa?

The pincode of Chausa is 733132.

What is the population of Chausa?

Chausa has a total population of 2,432, including 1,243 males and 1,189 females.

How many households are there in Chausa?

There are 586 households in Chausa.

What is the literacy rate in Chausa?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chausa is 51.64%. Male literacy is 58.97% and female literacy is 43.99%.