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.

Here you can discover what makes Chousa unique in its vibrant Diamond Harbour I-South Twenty Four Parganas region. You’ll see Chousa’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 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.

Google Map of Chousa

Population of Chousa

According to the 2011 Census, Chousa has a total population of about 1,692, with approximately 854 males and 838 females. The sex ratio is around 981 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 188 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 1,634 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 66.08%, with male literacy at about 75.53% and female literacy near 56.44%. There are around 361 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Chousa's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

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.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions about Chousa