Gholchak is a village located in the Tamluk Subdivision of Purba Medinipur district,West Bengal, India. This article provides a comprehensive overview of Gholchak, covering its demographics, population statistics, household data, administrative structure, geographical area, connectivity, educational and medical facilities, electricity supply, drinking water sources, and nearby villages.
Gholchak Overview
Administrative & Basic Details
Village
Gholchak
Pincode
721649
Area
90.44 Sq. Km
Village Code
344502
Sub-District
Tamluk
Sub-District Code
2472
District
Purba Medinipur
District Code
317
State/UT
West Bengal
State/UT Code
19
Gram Panchayat
Bishnubar-I
Gram Panchayat Code
110214
Block Panchayat
Tamluk
Block Panchayat Code
3335
Parliament Constituency
Tamluk
Parliament Constituency Code
257
Assembly Constituency
Nandakumar
Assembly Constituency Code
2130
Total Population (2011 Census)
685
Total Households
170
Nearest Town
TAMLUK (Distance: 8 Km)
Gholchak has a population of 685 as recorded in the 2011 Census. It falls under the jurisdiction of Bishnubar-I Gram Panchayat and the Tamluk Block Panchayat in Tamluk District. The village has 170 households and is identified by village code 344502. Gholchak is located in the 721649 postal area, contributing significantly to the rural administrative structure of Tamluk Sub-District.
Total Population of Gholchak
As of the 2011 census, Population of Gholchak has a population of approximately 685 people, where the male population is 358 and the female population is 327.
Total
685
Male
358
Female
327
Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe Population of Gholchak
The population data for Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) in Gholchak is as follows:
Scheduled Caste (SC)
Total Scheduled Caste
423
Male
226
Female
197
Scheduled Tribe (ST)
Total Scheduled Tribe
0
Male
0
Female
0
Household in Gholchak
There are approximately 170 households in Gholchak. The average household size in the village is about 4 persons per house.
Type
Stats
Household
170
People / Family
4
Assembly & Parliament Constituency of Gholchak
Gholchak village falls under the Nandakumar Assembly Constituency (Code: 2130) and is part of the Tamluk Parliament Constituency (Code: 257). The village is politically represented within these constituencies, playing a role in both state and national elections. The Nandakumar Assembly Constituency contributes to legislative decisions at the state level, while the Tamluk Parliament Constituency represents the region in the Lok Sabha, influencing national policies. The nearest town to Gholchak is Tamluk, which serves as the central hub for all major economic activities in the region.
Understanding Literacy Rates in Gholchak Village
As per the 2011 Census, Gholchak presents important statistics regarding its literacy and illiteracy rates.