Gholkund

Block / Subdivision Puncha
District Puruliya
State West Bengal

About Gholkund

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Gholkund village is 331078. Gholkund village is located in Puncha subdivision of Puruliya district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 18.7km away from sub-district headquarter Puncha (tehsildar office) and 55.6km away from district headquarter Purulia. As per 2009 stats, Chirudihi is the gram panchayat of Gholkund village.

The total geographical area of village is 450.92 hectares. Gholkund has a total population of 1,566 peoples, out of which male population is 799 while female population is 767. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 959 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of gholkund village is 66.09% out of which 77.47% males and 54.24% females are literate. There are about 302 houses in gholkund village. Pincode of gholkund village locality is 723151.

Puruliya is nearest town to gholkund village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 62km away.

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Population of Gholkund

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 1,566 799 767
Literate Population 1,035 619 416
Illiterate Population 531 180 351

Connectivity of Gholkund

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 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 Gholkund

Where is Gholkund located?

Gholkund village is situated in Puncha Subdivision, within the Puruliya district of West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Gholkund?

The Gram Panchayat of Gholkund is Chirudihi (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.

What is the pincode of Gholkund?

The pincode of Gholkund is 723151, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.

What is the population of Gholkund as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Gholkund is 1,566, with 799 males and 767 females.

How many households are there in Gholkund as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, Gholkund village has a total of 302 households.

What is the literacy rate in Gholkund as per the 2011 Census?

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Gholkund is 66.09%. The male literacy rate is 77.47%, while the female literacy rate is 54.24%.