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.

Ghurachak has its own place in the vibrant Paschim Medinipur 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 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.

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Population of Ghurachak

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

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

• The total population of Ghurachak village is around 1,120, including approximately 568 males and 552 females, with a sex ratio of 971 females per 1,000 males.
• There are about 161 children aged 0–6 years in Ghurachak village, reflecting the young population in the village.
• Ghurachak village has 185 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
• The literacy rate of Ghurachak village is about 60.09%, with male literacy at 71.83% and female literacy at 48.01%.
• There are around 257 households in Ghurachak village.

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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