Chorkola

Chorkola is a village located in Kotulpur subdivision of Bankura district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 17.1km away from sub-district headquarter Kotulpur. Bankura is the district headquarter of Chorkola village. As per 2009 stats, Gopinathpur is the gram panchayat of Chorkola village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Chorkola is 327964. The village spans a total geographical area of 214.06 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 722141. Bishnupur is nearest town to Chorkola village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 31km away.

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

Google Map of Chorkola

Population of Chorkola

According to the 2011 Census, Chorkola has a total population of about 2,260, with approximately 1,153 males and 1,107 females. The sex ratio is around 960 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 299 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 71.02%, with male literacy at about 78.06% and female literacy near 63.69%. There are around 442 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Chorkola's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Chorkola

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

Nearby Villages of Chorkola

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Chorkola