Mousal - Bhangar - I, South 24 Parganas

Mousal is a village situated in the Bhangar - I subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 20.8 km from Gobindapur and around 25 km from Alipore. Tarda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mousal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mousal is 333620. The village covers a total geographical area of 127.5 hectares and falls under the 743502 pincode. Calcutta is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

Mousal village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Canning Purba Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jaynagar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Mousal

According to the 2011 Census, Mousal village had a total population of 1,631 people, including 849 males and 782 females, living in 383 households. The sex ratio was 921 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.06%, with male literacy at 84.35% and female literacy at 66.95%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,596, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 5.

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

Nearby Villages of Mousal

Mousal 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 Mousal

Mousal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kalikapur, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 18.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Calcutta to Mousal is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Mousal is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mousal

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

Health Facilities in Mousal

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

FAQs about Mousal