Gayalikocha - Arsha, Purulia

Gayalikocha is a village situated in the Arsha subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 18 km from Sirkabad and around 31.1 km from Purulia. Hetgugui serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gayalikocha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gayalikocha is 331166. The village covers a total geographical area of 844.59 hectares and falls under the 723201 pincode. Bokaro is the nearest town, located about 60 km away.

Gayalikocha village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Baghmundi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Purulia Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Gayalikocha

As per Census 2011, Gayalikocha village has a total population of 673 people, consisting of 339 males and 334 females. The village has 136 households and a sex ratio of 985 females per 1,000 males. There are 146 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 121 literate and 552 illiterate residents. Additionally, 223 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 449 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Gayalikocha are given below:

Nearby Villages of Gayalikocha

Gayalikocha 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 Gayalikocha

Gayalikocha is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Garh Jaipur, while the nearest airport is Bokaro Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bokaro to Gayalikocha is about 60 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Gayalikocha is about 31.1 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 Gayalikocha

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

Health Facilities in Gayalikocha

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

FAQs about Gayalikocha