Gholchak

Gholchak is a village located in Tamluk subdivision of Purba Medinipur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 9.3km away from Tamluk, which is both district & sub-district headquarter of Gholchak village. As per 2009 stats, Bishnubar I is the gram panchayat of Gholchak village.

Here you can discover what makes Gholchak unique in its vibrant Tamluk-Purba Medinipur region. You’ll see Gholchak’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 Gholchak

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Gholchak is 344502. The village spans a total geographical area of 90.44 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 721649. Tamluk is nearest town to Gholchak village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 8km away.

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

Google Map of Gholchak

Population of Gholchak

According to the 2011 Census, Gholchak has a total population of about 685, with approximately 358 males and 327 females. The sex ratio is around 913 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 98 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 508 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 64.53%, with male literacy at about 72.63% and female literacy near 55.66%. There are around 170 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Gholchak's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Gholchak

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

Nearby Villages of Gholchak

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Gholchak