Gaukhana

Gaukhana is a village located in Lalgola subdivision of Murshidabad district in West Bengal, India. Berhampore and Lalgola are the district & sub-district headquarters of Gaukhana village respectively. As per 2009 stats, Dewansarai is the gram panchayat of Gaukhana village.

Here you can discover what makes Gaukhana unique in its vibrant Lalgola-Murshidabad region. You’ll see Gaukhana’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 Gaukhana

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Gaukhana is 314162. The village spans a total geographical area of 56.9 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 742148. Lalgola is nearest town to Gaukhana village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 9km away.

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

Google Map of Gaukhana

Population of Gaukhana

According to the 2011 Census, Gaukhana has a total population of about 1,172, with approximately 592 males and 580 females. The sex ratio is around 979 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 191 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 69 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 51.28%, with male literacy at about 52.36% and female literacy near 50.17%. There are around 241 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Gaukhana's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Gaukhana

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

Nearby Villages of Gaukhana

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Gaukhana