Gholchak
About Gholchak
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Gholchak village is 344502. Gholchak village is 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.
The total geographical area of village is 90.44 hectares. Gholchak has a total population of 685 peoples, out of which male population is 358 while female population is 327. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 913 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of gholchak village is 64.53% out of which 72.63% males and 55.66% females are literate. There are about 170 houses in gholchak village. Pincode of gholchak village locality is 721649.
When it comes to administration, Gholchak village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Gholchak village comes under Nandakumar Vidhan Sabha constituency & Tamluk Lok Sabha constituency. Tamluk is nearest town to gholchak village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 8km away.
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Population of Gholchak
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 685 | 358 | 327 |
| Children (0-6) | 98 | 50 | 48 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 508 | 272 | 236 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 442 | 260 | 182 |
| Illiterate Population | 243 | 98 | 145 |
Connectivity of Gholchak
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Gholchak
Where is Gholchak located?
Gholchak village is situated in Tamluk Subdivision, within the Purba Medinipur district of West Bengal, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Gholchak?
The Gram Panchayat of Gholchak is Bishnubar I (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Gholchak?
The pincode of Gholchak is 721649, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Gholchak as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Gholchak is 685, with 358 males and 327 females.
How many households are there in Gholchak as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Gholchak village has a total of 170 households.
What is the literacy rate in Gholchak as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Gholchak is 64.53%. The male literacy rate is 72.63%, while the female literacy rate is 55.66%.