Gholchak - Tamluk, Purba Medinipur

Gholchak is a village situated in the Tamluk subdivision of Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.3 km from Tamluk, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Bishnubar-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gholchak village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gholchak is 344502. The village covers a total geographical area of 90.44 hectares and falls under the 721649 pincode. Tamluk is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Gholchak village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Nandakumar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Tamluk Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Gholchak

According to the 2011 Census, Gholchak village had a total population of 685 people, including 358 males and 327 females, living in 170 households. The sex ratio was 913 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.30%, with male literacy at 84.42% and female literacy at 65.23%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 508.

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

Nearby Villages of Gholchak

Gholchak 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 Gholchak

Gholchak is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Rajgoda, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tamluk to Gholchak is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Tamluk to Gholchak is about 10.9 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gholchak

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

Health Facilities in Gholchak

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

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