Gholkunda

Gholkunda is a village located in Onda subdivision of Bankura district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 19.6km away from sub-district headquarter Onda. Bankura is the district headquarter of Gholkunda village. As per 2009 stats, Ratanpur is the gram panchayat of Gholkunda village.

Gholkunda has its own place in the vibrant Bankura region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Gholkunda

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Gholkunda is 328340. The village spans a total geographical area of 192.06 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 722163. Bankura is nearest town to Gholkunda village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 23km away.

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Population of Gholkunda

Below is a concise population overview of Gholkunda as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 1,307 673 634
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 151 83 68
Scheduled Castes (SC) 371 186 185
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 1 N/A 1
Literate Population 784 448 336
Illiterate Population 523 225 298

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Gholkunda village:

  • The total population of Gholkunda village is around 1,307, including approximately 673 males and 634 females, with a sex ratio of 942 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 151 children aged 0–6 years in Gholkunda village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Gholkunda village has 371 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 1 person from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Gholkunda village is about 59.98%, with male literacy at 66.57% and female literacy at 53.00%.
  • There are around 268 households in Gholkunda village.

Connectivity of Gholkunda

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

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Gholkunda

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

Balguma Bahara Band Rasiknagarpur Kadagot Layada Dumarya Madhabpur Chakuparsol Ratanpur Bara Kurpa Barkala Machhrakhi

Frequently Asked Questions about Gholkunda

Where is Gholkunda located?
Gholkunda village is situated in Onda Subdivision, within the Bankura district of West Bengal, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Gholkunda?
The Gram Panchayat of Gholkunda is Ratanpur (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Gholkunda?
The pincode of Gholkunda is 722163, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Gholkunda as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Gholkunda is 1,307, with 673 males and 634 females.
How many households are there in Gholkunda as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Gholkunda village has a total of 268 households.
What is the literacy rate in Gholkunda as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Gholkunda is 59.98%. The male literacy rate is 66.57%, while the female literacy rate is 53.00%.