Gaisal - Islampur, Uttar Dinajpur

Gaisal is a village situated in the Islampur subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 13.3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Islampur and around 77.6 km from the district headquarters in Raiganj. Gaisal-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gaisal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gaisal is 309020. The village covers a total geographical area of 626.05 hectares and falls under the 733202 pincode. Islampur is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Gaisal village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Islampur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Raiganj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Gaisal

As per Census 2011, Gaisal village has a total population of 5,954 people, consisting of 3,066 males and 2,888 females. The village has 1,202 households and a sex ratio of 941 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,066 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,650 literate and 3,304 illiterate residents. Additionally, 785 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 771 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Gaisal are given below:

Nearby Villages of Gaisal

Gaisal 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 Gaisal

Public transport in the Gaisal is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gaisal, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Islampur to Gaisal is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raiganj to Gaisal is about 77.6 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gaisal

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

Health Facilities in Gaisal

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

FAQs about Gaisal