Gurchakil - Kolaghat, Purba Medinipur

Gurchakil is a village situated in the Kolaghat subdivision of Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 11.1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kolaghat and around 27.6 km from the district headquarters in Tamluk. Sidhha-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gurchakil village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gurchakil is 344366. The village covers a total geographical area of 259.66 hectares and falls under the 721139 pincode. Pauskura is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Gurchakil village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Gurchakil

According to the 2011 Census, Gurchakil village had a total population of 2,599 people, including 1,341 males and 1,258 females, living in 566 households. The sex ratio was 938 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 87.33%, with male literacy at 95.16% and female literacy at 79.13%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 224, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Gurchakil

Gurchakil is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Gurchakil

Gurchakil is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Narayan Pakuria, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pauskura to Gurchakil is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Tamluk to Gurchakil is about 27.6 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gurchakil

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Gurchakil village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Gurchakil

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Gurchakil village are given below:

FAQs about Gurchakil