Horkhali Village Overview
Horkhali is a village in Sutahata tehsil of Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal. Sutahata is the tehsil headquarters, while Tamluk is the district headquarters for Horkhali village. As per available records (2009), Horkhali village functions as a Gram Panchayat.
The sections below provide essential information about Horkhali village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Horkhali is 345724. The village covers a geographical area of 17.48 hectares and has a pincode of 721658. Durgachak is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.
Location Map of Horkhali
Population & Demographics of Horkhali
This section provides population and demographic details of Horkhali village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,403 | 721 | 682 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 154 | 80 | 74 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 335 | 176 | 159 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Literate Population | 1,058 | 571 | 487 |
| Illiterate Population | 345 | 150 | 195 |
Key population details of Horkhali village are given below:
- Horkhali village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 1,403, including approximately 721 males and 682 females, with a sex ratio of 945 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 335 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 4 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Horkhali village is high, with a literacy rate of about 75.41%.
- There are around 278 households in Horkhali village.
Transport & Connectivity of Horkhali
Transport facilities help residents of Horkhali village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a 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 Horkhali
The following villages are located close to Horkhali and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Horkhali
- Where is Horkhali located?
- Horkhali village is located in Sutahata Subdivision, Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Horkhali?
- Horkhali is its own Gram Panchayat (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Horkhali?
- The pincode of Horkhali is 721658.
- What is the population of Horkhali?
- Horkhali has a total population of 1,403, including 721 males and 682 females.
- How many households are there in Horkhali?
- There are 278 households in Horkhali.
- What is the literacy rate in Horkhali?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Horkhali is 75.41%. Male literacy is 79.20% and female literacy is 71.41%.