Isnail - Kushmundi, Dakshin Dinajpur

Isnail is a village situated in the Kushmundi subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 21.8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kushmundi and around 91.3 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Deul serves as the Gram Panchayat for Isnail village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Isnail is 310386. The village covers a total geographical area of 205.73 hectares and falls under the 733132 pincode. Kaliagong is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Isnail

According to the 2011 Census, Isnail village had a total population of 1,531 people, including 777 males and 754 females, living in 343 households. The sex ratio was 970 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 52.65%, with male literacy at 59.34% and female literacy at 45.98%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,267, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 16.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,531777754
Child Population (0–6 yrs)19010882
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,267632635
Scheduled Tribes (ST)16106
Literate Population706397309
Illiterate Population825380445

Nearby Villages of Isnail

Isnail 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)
NayaparaSouth-West0.84 km
SahapurNorth-East1.16 km
BarailEast1.30 km
DhadarangSouth-West1.56 km
SubarnapurWest1.70 km
GopalpurNorth1.90 km
TejiharSouth-East1.94 km
RupainNorth1.99 km
ManikorNorth-West2.10 km
PupraSouth2.18 km

Transport and Connectivity of Isnail

Public transport in the Isnail is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Buniadpur, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.6 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kaliagong to Isnail is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Isnail is about 91.3 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Isnail

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

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

Health Facilities in Isnail

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

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

FAQs about Isnail

Where is Isnail located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Isnail?

The Gram Panchayat of Isnail is Deul.

What is the pincode of Isnail?

The pincode of Isnail is 733132.

What is the population of Isnail?

Isnail had a total population of 1,531, including 777 males and 754 females.

How many households are there in Isnail?

Isnail had 343 households.

What is the literacy rate in Isnail?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Isnail was 52.65%. Male literacy was 59.34% and female literacy was 45.98%.