Gayalikocha Village Overview
Gayalikocha is a village in Arsha tehsil of Puruliya district, West Bengal. It lies about 18 km from Sirkabad tehsil headquarters and around 31.1 km from Purulia district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Hetgugui is the Gram Panchayat for Gayalikocha village.
The sections below provide essential information about Gayalikocha 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 Gayalikocha is 331166. The village covers a geographical area of 844.59 hectares and has a pincode of 723201. 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 of the village. For political representation, the village falls under the Baghmundi Vidhan Sabha constituency and the Purulia Lok Sabha constituency. The local administration looks after basic civic facilities and development activities within the village.
Location Map of Gayalikocha
Population & Demographics of Gayalikocha
This section provides population and demographic details of Gayalikocha village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 673 | 339 | 334 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 146 | 69 | 77 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 223 | 115 | 108 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 449 | 224 | 225 |
| Literate Population | 121 | 84 | 37 |
| Illiterate Population | 552 | 255 | 297 |
Key population details of Gayalikocha village are given below:
- Gayalikocha village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 673, including approximately 339 males and 334 females, with a sex ratio of 985 females per 1,000 males.
- Children aged 0–6 years form a notable share of the village population.
- 223 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 449 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Gayalikocha village is low, with a literacy rate of about 17.98%.
- There are around 136 households in Gayalikocha village.
Transport & Connectivity of Gayalikocha
Transport facilities help residents of Gayalikocha 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 10+ km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Gayalikocha
The following villages are located close to Gayalikocha 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 Gayalikocha
- Where is Gayalikocha located?
- Gayalikocha village is located in Arsha Subdivision, Puruliya district, West Bengal, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Gayalikocha?
- The Gram Panchayat of Gayalikocha is Hetgugui (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Gayalikocha?
- The pincode of Gayalikocha is 723201.
- What is the population of Gayalikocha?
- Gayalikocha has a total population of 673, including 339 males and 334 females.
- How many households are there in Gayalikocha?
- There are 136 households in Gayalikocha.
- What is the literacy rate in Gayalikocha?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gayalikocha is 17.98%. Male literacy is 24.78% and female literacy is 11.08%.