Gaursanda village, Chanchal - II block | Pincode 732123

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Gaursanda is a village in Chanchal-II mandal, Malda district, West Bengal, comprising 1,648 residents in 371 households with a literacy rate of 47.1%. The village is situated at coordinates 25.318°N, 87.994°E and has PIN code 732123.

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CHHATILAL NUNIYA

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LGD code: 312301
Pincode: 732123
Post office: Chanchal
Population: 1,648
Households: 371
Literacy rate: 47.1%
Sex ratio: 905 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 610
Distance to district centre: 47 km
Distance to mandal centre: 37 km
Distance to Kolkata: 308 km
Distance to Delhi: 1129 km
Nearest railway station: Malahar · 4 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Samsi Rural Hospital · 5 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Gaursanda compares

By population, Gaursanda ranks #44 of 92 villages in Chanchal - II mandal.

Literacy rate

47.1%

−1.2% vs mandal average

Gaursanda47.1%

Chanchal - II mandal48.3%

Malda district52.3%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

905

−44 vs mandal average

Gaursanda905

Chanchal - II mandal949

Household size

people per home

4.4

−0.4 vs mandal average

Gaursanda4.4

Chanchal - II mandal4.8

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Gaursanda at a glance

Gaursanda is a village of 1,648 people in 371 households (Census 2011) in Chanchal - II block, Malda district, West Bengal, the 44th-largest of 92 villages in Chanchal - II block. Literacy is 47%, 1 points below the block average of 48% and the sex ratio is 905 women per 1,000 men. It lies 47 km from the Malda district centre, 8 km from Chanchal, the nearest town, 4 km from Malahar railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 732123, served by Chanchal post office; the LGD village code is 312301. The nearest hospital or health centre is Samsi Rural Hospital, 5 km away. The sarpanch is CHHATILAL NUNIYA, and the village votes in Mothabari assembly constituency, represented by MLA Islam Md Najrul. The population is estimated at 1,843 in 2026, up 12% since the 2011 Census.

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Nearby villages compared

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Gaursanda · this village	1,648	47%	—
Barno · Chanchal - II	996	48%	1.4 km NE
Meghdumra · Chanchal - II	3,577	44%	1.5 km S
Sholabagha · Chanchal - II	355	45%	1.6 km NW
Gobindapara · Chanchal - II	1,907	63%	1.6 km E
Bangapal · Chanchal - II	677	27%	2.2 km SE
Kashipara · Chanchal - II	1,548	68%	2.4 km E

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Gaursanda

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: No
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: Yes
Power hours (summer): 8
Power hours (winter): 13
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 0
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 0
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: No
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: No
Private bus service: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: No
Fair-price shop: Yes
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
All-weather road: No
Total area (ha): 231.42
Irrigated area (ha): 121
Forest area (ha): 0.5

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Gaursanda

LGD code: 312301
Pincode: 732123
Post office: Chanchal
Population (Census 2011): 1,648
Population (projected 2026): 1,843
Households: 371
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 905
Literacy rate: 47.1%
Coordinates: 25.31783°N, 87.99402°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Maldaha Dakshin
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Mothabari
Member of Parliament: Isha Khan Choudhury
Member of Legislative Assembly: Islam Md Najrul
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: CHHATILAL NUNIYA
Block / Mandal: Chanchal - II

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Malda district level

Then & Now

Gaursanda — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,648

Census 2011 baseline

+11.8%

Population · 2026

1,843

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

371

Census 2011 baseline

Households · 2026

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RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 1,648Census 2011
Households: 371Census 2011
Literacy rate: 47.1%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 905 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1,8432026 proj. · +11.8% vs 2011
Est. households: —2026 projection
Active job cards: —MGNREGA · district
HHs worked (FY): —MGNREGA · district
State electorate: 7,59,32,306ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: —NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: —NFHS-5 district
Electricity: —NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: —NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): —NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 39.9%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Malda district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 34,19,193PMAY-G · 34,19,193 of 45,69,423 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Malda district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 2,82,542Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Malda district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

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Getting there

How to reach Gaursanda

Mandal centre

Chanchal - II · ≈ 37 km

≈ 1 h 17 min by car · 1 h 31 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Malda · ≈ 47 km

≈ 1 h 36 min by car · 1 h 55 min by bike

Directions

Nearest town · 11,476 people

Chanchal · ≈ 8.4 km

≈ 17 min by car · 21 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Kolkata308 kmcapital
Delhi1129 km
Hyderabad1321 km
Chennai1583 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationMalahar4 km
Hospital / PHCSamsi Rural Hospital5 km
ATM / banksbi37 km
Petrol pumpIndian Oil35 km
CollegeTarangapur Teachers Training College(D.EL.ED)45 km
Police stationNaka No 2(Police Station)49 km

Places of worship · within 5 km

Temples & shrines near Gaursanda

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🛕Mohanpur Jame MasjidTemple4.9 km ↗

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West Bengal Anganwadi Centres to Get Permanent Buildings

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'Fight For A Cause': Elderly Muslim Man Saves 34 Hindu Temples But Keeps Fighting For Compensation For Farmers In West Bengal's Pathra

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Nitin Nabin highlights Anganwadi, ASHA workers’ role in West Bengal’s future

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West Bengal Anganwadi Centres to Get Permanent Buildings
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'Fight For A Cause': Elderly Muslim Man Saves 34 Hindu Temples But Keeps Fighting For Compensation For Farmers In West Bengal's Pathra
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"Future of West Bengal, India in your hands": BJP chief Nabin to Anganwadi, ASHA workers
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West Bengal: SFI, Akhil Bharatiya Grahak Panchayat members clash during event at SRFTI
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Important to keep party well organised for upcoming local body polls: West Bengal Minister Dilip Ghosh on Nitin Nabin’s visit today
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Quick answers

People often ask about Gaursanda

What is the pincode of Gaursanda?

The pincode of Gaursanda, Chanchal - II block, Malda district, West Bengal is 732123. The post office is Chanchal.

Which post office delivers to Gaursanda?

Mail for Gaursanda is delivered through Chanchal post office, pincode 732123, in Chanchal - II block, Malda district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Gaursanda located?

Gaursanda is a village in Chanchal - II block of Malda district, West Bengal, India.

What is the population of Gaursanda as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Gaursanda village has a population of 1,648 across 371 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Gaursanda?

The current sarpanch of Gaursanda gram panchayat is CHHATILAL NUNIYA.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Gaursanda in?

Gaursanda falls under the Maldaha Dakshin Lok Sabha constituency (PC #8) of West Bengal.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Gaursanda in?

Gaursanda falls under the Mothabari assembly constituency (AC #52) of West Bengal.

What is the literacy rate in Gaursanda?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Gaursanda village is 47.1%.

What is the sex ratio in Gaursanda?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Gaursanda village is 905 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Gaursanda?

12 schemes currently match residents of Gaursanda, including Kanyashree Prakalpa, Lakshmir Bhandar, Yuvashree Arpan. Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

How far is Gaursanda from Malda district centre?

Gaursanda is approximately 47 km (straight-line) from the centre of Malda district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Gaursanda?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Gaursanda village is 312301.

Which is the nearest town to Gaursanda?

Chanchal (population 11,476, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 8 km from Gaursanda in a straight line.

How big is Gaursanda compared to other villages in Chanchal - II block?

Gaursanda ranks 44 of 92 villages in Chanchal - II block by Census 2011 population (1,648 residents).

How far is Gaursanda from Kolkata?

Gaursanda is about 308 km from Kolkata in a straight line (the state capital of West Bengal); by road expect roughly 400 km.

How far is Gaursanda from Delhi?

Gaursanda is about 1129 km from Delhi in a straight line; by road expect roughly 1468 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Gaursanda?

Malahar is the nearest railway station to Gaursanda, about 4 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 5 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Gaursanda?

Samsi Rural Hospital is the nearest hospital or health centre to Gaursanda, about 5 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 6 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Gaursanda?

sbi is the nearest ATM or bank to Gaursanda, about 37 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 49 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Gaursanda?

Indian Oil is the nearest petrol pump to Gaursanda, about 35 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 46 km.

Who is the MLA of Gaursanda?

Gaursanda falls under Mothabari assembly constituency (AC 52). The sitting MLA is Islam Md Najrul (AITC).

Who is the MP for Gaursanda?

Gaursanda is in Maldaha Dakshin Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Isha Khan Choudhury (INC).

What is the population of Gaursanda in 2026?

Gaursanda is estimated at 1,843 people in 2026, up about 12% from 1,648 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Gaursanda in?

West Bengal falls in the Lower Gangetic Plains zone (rice, jute, potato; humid) of the ICAR classification; Gaursanda in Malda district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Gaursanda?

CHHATILAL NUNIYA is the sarpanch of Gaursanda gram panchayat, Chanchal - II block. See the sarpanch list of Chanchal - II block for every gram panchayat.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records, 2026-05-14
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-25
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Gaursanda

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Key facts — Gaursanda

Population, education, health & sanitation

Gaursanda — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Gaursanda on the map

How to reach Gaursanda

Temples & shrines near Gaursanda

Villages sharing pincode 732123

Latest posts

West Bengal Anganwadi Centres to Get Permanent Buildings

'Fight For A Cause': Elderly Muslim Man Saves 34 Hindu Temples But Keeps Fighting For Compensation For Farmers In West Bengal's Pathra

Nitin Nabin highlights Anganwadi, ASHA workers’ role in West Bengal’s future

Notable persons of Gaursanda

Open jobs in Gaursanda

Villages near Gaursanda

Upcoming events

Anant Chaturdashi

Gram Sabha — Q3 2026

Gandhi Jayanti

Navaratri (Sharad)

Durga Puja

Dussehra (Vijayadashami)

Lakshmi Puja (Kojagari)

Karva Chauth

Dhanteras

Kali Puja

Diwali (Deepavali)

Govardhan Puja

News from Malda & West Bengal

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People often ask about Gaursanda

What is the pincode of Gaursanda?

Which post office delivers to Gaursanda?

In which district is Gaursanda located?

What is the population of Gaursanda as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Gaursanda?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Gaursanda in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Gaursanda in?

What is the literacy rate in Gaursanda?

What is the sex ratio in Gaursanda?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Gaursanda?

How far is Gaursanda from Malda district centre?

What is the LGD code of Gaursanda?

Which is the nearest town to Gaursanda?

How big is Gaursanda compared to other villages in Chanchal - II block?

How far is Gaursanda from Kolkata?

How far is Gaursanda from Delhi?

Which is the nearest railway station to Gaursanda?

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Gaursanda?

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Gaursanda?

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Gaursanda?

Who is the MLA of Gaursanda?

Who is the MP for Gaursanda?

What is the population of Gaursanda in 2026?

Which agro-climatic zone is Gaursanda in?

Who is the sarpanch of Gaursanda?

Population, education, health & sanitation

Gaursanda — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Gaursanda on the map

Latest posts

West Bengal Anganwadi Centres to Get Permanent Buildings

'Fight For A Cause': Elderly Muslim Man Saves 34 Hindu Temples But Keeps Fighting For Compensation For Farmers In West Bengal's Pathra

Nitin Nabin highlights Anganwadi, ASHA workers’ role in West Bengal’s future

Notable persons of Gaursanda

Open jobs in Gaursanda

Upcoming events

Anant Chaturdashi

Gram Sabha — Q3 2026

Gandhi Jayanti

Navaratri (Sharad)

Durga Puja