Gaisal

Gaisal is a village located in Islampur subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 13.3km away from sub-district headquarter Islampur (tehsildar office) and 77.6km away from district headquarter Raiganj. As per 2009 stats, Gaisal I is the gram panchayat of Gaisal village.

Here you can discover what makes Gaisal unique in its vibrant Islampur-Uttar Dinajpur region. You’ll see Gaisal’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 Gaisal

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Gaisal is 309020. The village spans a total geographical area of 626.05 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 733213. Islampur is nearest town to Gaisal village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 14km away.

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

Google Map of Gaisal

Population of Gaisal

According to the 2011 Census, Gaisal has a total population of about 5,954, with approximately 3,066 males and 2,888 females. The sex ratio is around 941 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 1,066 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 785 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 771. The overall literacy rate is approximately 44.51%, with male literacy at about 50.20% and female literacy near 38.47%. There are around 1,202 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Gaisal's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Gaisal

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

Nearby Villages of Gaisal

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Gaisal