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.

Karishal has its own place in the vibrant Koch Bihar region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

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.

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Population of Karishal

Below is a concise population overview of Karishal as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Karishal village:

• The total population of Karishal village is around 1,230, including approximately 611 males and 619 females, with a sex ratio of 1013 females per 1,000 males.
• There are about 130 children aged 0–6 years in Karishal village, reflecting the young population in the village.
• Karishal village has 166 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
• The literacy rate of Karishal village is about 74.80%, with male literacy at 77.41% and female literacy at 72.21%.
• There are around 313 households in Karishal village.

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.

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