Gocharan

Gocharan is a village located in Baruipur subdivision of South Twenty Four Parganas district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 8.7km away from sub-district headquarter Piyali (tehsildar office) and 34.6km away from district headquarter Alipore. As per 2009 stats, Shankarpur Ii is the gram panchayat of Gocharan village.

Here you can discover what makes Gocharan unique in its vibrant Baruipur-South Twenty Four Parganas region. You’ll see Gocharan’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Gocharan

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Gocharan is 333956. The village spans a total geographical area of 53.29 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 743391. Baruipur is nearest town to Gocharan village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 15km away.

When it comes to local governance, Gocharan village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Baruipur paschim Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Jadavpur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Gocharan

Population of Gocharan

According to the 2011 Census, Gocharan has a total population of about 1,147, with approximately 585 males and 562 females. The sex ratio is around 960 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 150 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 580 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 58.67%, with male literacy at about 65.47% and female literacy near 51.60%. There are around 281 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Gocharan's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Gocharan

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Gocharan. As per the 2011 stats, Gocharan had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Gocharan

Knowing the nearby villages of Gocharan helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Gocharan.

Frequently Asked Questions about Gocharan