Chausal is an inhabited village in Gangajalghati Block of Bankura district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 326197, the Census 2011 record lists 2,328 people in 436 households and the reported area is 270.03 hectares. The local references include Gangajalghati CD Block and the nearest town reference is Durgapur at about 24 km.
In short:
Chausal is a village in Gangajalghati Block, Bankura district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 326197 and 2,328 people in 436 households.
Village Code326197
Population2,328
Households436
Area270.03 hectares
Nearest TownDurgapur
Detailed village profile
Chausal at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 2,328 people, 270.03 hectares of reported area and Durgapur as the nearest town reference for Chausal, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
Chausal falls under Gangajalghati Block in Bankura district, West Bengal.
The Census village code is 326197.
The record lists 2,328 people living in 436 households.
The reported village area is 270.03 hectares.
The nearest town named in the record is Durgapur.
This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.
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Data Sources and Verification
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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data
Key Village Facts
Village
Chausal
Census Village Code
326197
State
West Bengal
State Census Code
19
District
Bankura
District Census Code
339
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Gangajalghati
Sub-district Census Code
02358
CD Block
Gangajalghati
Households
436
Population
2,328
Male Population
1,205
Female Population
1,123
Sex Ratio
931.95
Area
270.03 hectares
Area
2.7 sq km
Nearest Town
Durgapur
Nearest Town Distance
24 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
722133
Reference Year
2009
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density862.13 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.34 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share33.89%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share66.2%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Chausal in the official administrative record. Census village code 326197 and Gangajalghati CD Block.
State Census Code
19
District Census Code
339
Sub-district Census Code
02358
Village Census Code
326197
CD Block Code
0205
CD Block Name
Gangajalghati
Location and Distance
Durgapur is the nearest town listed for Chausal, about 24 km away. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
Sub-district Headquarter
Amarkanan
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
18.8 km
District Headquarter
Bankura
Nearest Statutory Town
Durgapur
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
24 km
Nearest Town
Durgapur
Distance from Nearest Town
24 km
Total Geographical Area
270.03 hectares
Area
2.7 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 2,328 people in 436 households, with 1,205 male residents and 1,123 female residents. The average household size is 5.34, and SC share is 33.89% and ST share is 0% for Chausal. Population density works out to about 862.13 people per sq km.
Total Households
436
Total Population
2,328
Male Population
1,205
Female Population
1,123
Sex Ratio
931.95
Average Household Size
5.34
SC Population
789
SC Male Population
401
SC Female Population
388
SC Population Share
33.89
Village Status
Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Chausal list 4 government primary schools, 1 government middle school, 1 government secondary school and 1 government senior secondary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
4
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
4
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1
Government Secondary School
Available
Government Secondary School Count
1
Government Senior Secondary School
Available
Government Senior Secondary School Count
1
Government Vocational Training School ITI
Available
Government Vocational Training School ITI Count
1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Chausal include hand pump water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
10.3 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Chausal include mobile phone coverage and black-topped road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
Post Office
Available
Telephone Landlines
Available
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Taxi
Available
Vans
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Major District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Footpath
Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Chausal include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
Self Help Group SHG
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Chausal is reported as 8 hours per day in summer and 8 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.
Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
8 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
8 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Chausal show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 245 hectares and irrigated land is 162.3 hectares (66.2% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
25.03
Net Area Sown In Hectares
245.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
82.7 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
162.3
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
116 hectares
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
36 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
Others
Available
Others Functions All Year
Available
Others Functions in Summer
Available
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False
Map and Location
Verified latitude and longitude are not available in the source data. Use the map search links for general location reference only.
Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.
You can search this village name on Google Maps or OpenStreetMap for a general location check. Please verify the result from official or local sources before using it for travel, land, legal, emergency or administrative work.
The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.
Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.
Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
Within 5 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
4
Banks in Matched Records
3
Matched PINs
1
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN, district and local admin area
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device Type
Records
Share
ATM
4
100%
Top Banks in Matched Records
Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
Bank
Records
Share
Central Bank of India
2
50%
Axis Bank Limited
1
25%
State Bank of India
1
25%
Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records
These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.
Durluvpur Durluvpur More, Bankura, West Bengal, 722133
Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.
ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Chausal village located?
Chausal is in Gangajalghati Block of Bankura district in West Bengal, India.
Which district is Chausal village in?
Chausal village is in Bankura district.
Which state is Chausal village in?
Chausal village is in West Bengal.
Which block is Chausal under?
Chausal comes under Gangajalghati Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Chausal?
The Census village code of Chausal is 326197.
What is the population of Chausal village?
The village record lists 2,328 people and 436 households for Chausal.
How many households are in Chausal village?
The village record lists 436 households for Chausal.
What is the male and female population of Chausal?
The record lists 1,205 male residents and 1,123 female residents for Chausal.
What is the sex ratio of Chausal village?
The sex ratio of Chausal is 931.95 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Chausal village?
The reported geographical area of Chausal is 270.03 hectares.
What is the population density of Chausal village?
The approximate population density of Chausal is 862.13 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Chausal?
The nearest town listed for Chausal is Durgapur, about 24 km away.
What education facilities are listed for Chausal?
The village facility record lists 4 government primary schools, 1 government middle school, 1 government secondary school and 1 government senior secondary school for Chausal.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Chausal?
For Chausal, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 245 hectares and irrigated land is 162.3 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Chausal?
The page shows 4 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Chausal. These records include 3 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
Yes. The village record marks a primary school as available in Chausal.
Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?
No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Chausal.
Is mobile phone coverage reported for this village?
Yes. The village record marks mobile phone coverage as available in Chausal.
Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.