Ghurachak

Ghurachak is a village located in Midnapore subdivision of Paschim Medinipur district in West Bengal, India. Midnapur and Midnapore are the district & sub-district headquarters of Ghurachak village respectively. As per 2009 stats, Banpura is the gram panchayat of Ghurachak village.

Here you can discover what makes Ghurachak unique in its vibrant Midnapore-Paschim Medinipur region. You’ll see Ghurachak’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 Ghurachak

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Ghurachak is 339432. The village spans a total geographical area of 46.54 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 721102. Midnapore is nearest town to Ghurachak village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

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

Google Map of Ghurachak

Population of Ghurachak

According to the 2011 Census, Ghurachak has a total population of about 1,120, with approximately 568 males and 552 females. The sex ratio is around 971 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 161 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 185 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 60.09%, with male literacy at about 71.83% and female literacy near 48.01%. There are around 257 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Ghurachak's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Ghurachak

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

Nearby Villages of Ghurachak

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

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