Chousa

Chousa is a village located in Diamond Harbour I subdivision of South Twenty Four Parganas district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 12.3km away from sub-district headquarter Diamond Harbour (tehsildar office) and 35.6km away from district headquarter Alipore. As per 2009 stats, Netra is the gram panchayat of Chousa village.

Chousa has its own place in the vibrant South Twenty Four Parganas 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 Chousa

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Chousa is 334386. The village spans a total geographical area of 57.38 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 743368. Diamond Harbour is nearest town to Chousa village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

When it comes to local governance, Chousa 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 Magrahat paschim Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Mathurapur 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 Chousa

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

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 1,692 854 838
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 188 79 109
Scheduled Castes (SC) 1,634 823 811
Scheduled Tribes (ST) N/A N/A N/A
Literate Population 1,118 645 473
Illiterate Population 574 209 365

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

  • The total population of Chousa village is around 1,692, including approximately 854 males and 838 females, with a sex ratio of 981 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 188 children aged 0–6 years in Chousa village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Chousa village has 1,634 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
  • The literacy rate of Chousa village is about 66.08%, with male literacy at 75.53% and female literacy at 56.44%.
  • There are around 361 households in Chousa village.

Connectivity of Chousa

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

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Railway Station Available within <5 km distance

Nearby Villages of Chousa

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

Kamalpur Nudia Naogan Sitagachhi Purba Durgapur Radhaballabhpur Sultanbaga Netra Malancha Uttar Sehardaha Dakshin Sehardaha Joaru

Frequently Asked Questions about Chousa

Where is Chousa located?
Chousa village is situated in Diamond Harbour I Subdivision, within the South Twenty Four Parganas district of West Bengal, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Chousa?
The Gram Panchayat of Chousa is Netra (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Chousa?
The pincode of Chousa is 743368, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Chousa as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Chousa is 1,692, with 854 males and 838 females.
How many households are there in Chousa as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Chousa village has a total of 361 households.
What is the literacy rate in Chousa as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Chousa is 66.08%. The male literacy rate is 75.53%, while the female literacy rate is 56.44%.