Karishal

Karishal is a village located in Dinhata I subdivision of Koch Bihar district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 23.4km away from district headquarter Dinhata. Dinhata is the sub-district headquarter of Karishal village. As per 2009 stats, Putimari I is the gram panchayat of Karishal village.

Here you can discover what makes Karishal unique in its vibrant Dinhata I-Koch Bihar region. You’ll see Karishal’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 Karishal

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Karishal is 308529. The village spans a total geographical area of 53.87 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 736135. Dinhata is nearest town to Karishal village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 5km away.

When it comes to local governance, Karishal 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 Dinhata Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Coochbehar Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Karishal

Population of Karishal

According to the 2011 Census, Karishal has a total population of about 1,230, with approximately 611 males and 619 females. The sex ratio is around 1013 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 130 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 166 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 74.80%, with male literacy at about 77.41% and female literacy near 72.21%. There are around 313 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Karishal's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Karishal

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

Nearby Villages of Karishal

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Karishal