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

According to the 2011 Census, Chausa village had a total population of 2,432 people, including 1,243 males and 1,189 females, living in 586 households. The sex ratio was 957 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.72%, with male literacy at 68.38% and female literacy at 50.73%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,467, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 678.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Chausa