Geriakola

Geriakola is a village located in Indpur subdivision of Bankura district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 8.5km away from sub-district headquarter Indpur. Bankura is the district headquarter of Geriakola village. As per 2009 stats, Gourbazar is the gram panchayat of Geriakola village.

Here you can discover what makes Geriakola unique in its vibrant Indpur-Bankura region. You’ll see Geriakola’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 Geriakola

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Geriakola is 326830. The village spans a total geographical area of 186.05 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 722136. Bankura is nearest town to Geriakola village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

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

Google Map of Geriakola

Population of Geriakola

According to the 2011 Census, Geriakola has a total population of about 522, with approximately 265 males and 257 females. The sex ratio is around 969 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 68 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 282 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 238. The overall literacy rate is approximately 60.34%, with male literacy at about 72.83% and female literacy near 47.47%. There are around 109 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Geriakola's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Geriakola

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

Nearby Villages of Geriakola

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Geriakola