Indian Village Directory

Gourchak Village

Gourchak is an inhabited village in Chandipur Block of Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 345606, the Census 2011 record lists 505 people in 98 households and the reported area is 34.68 hectares. The local references include Chandipur CD Block and the nearest town reference is Tamluk at about 30 km.

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Quick answer: Gourchak is a village in Chandipur Block, Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 345606 and 505 people in 98 households.
Village Code345606
Population505
Households98
Area34.68 hectares
Nearest TownTamluk

Key Village Facts

Village
Gourchak
Census Village Code
345606
State
West Bengal
State Census Code
19
District
Purba Medinipur
District Census Code
345
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Chandipur
Sub-district Census Code
02481
CD Block
Chandipur
Households
98
Population
505
Male Population
276
Female Population
229
Sex Ratio
829.71
Area
34.68 hectares
Area
0.35 sq km
Nearest Town
Tamluk
Nearest Town Distance
30 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
721659
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Gourchak at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 505 people, 34.68 hectares of reported area and Tamluk as the nearest town reference for Gourchak, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

CD BlockChandipur
  • Gourchak falls under Chandipur Block in Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal.
  • The Census village code is 345606.
  • The record lists 505 people living in 98 households.
  • The reported village area is 34.68 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Tamluk.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

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Data Sources and Verification

This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.

Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density1,456.17 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.15 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share66.7%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Gourchak in the official administrative record. Census village code 345606 and Chandipur CD Block.

State Census Code
19
District Census Code
345
Sub-district Census Code
02481
Village Census Code
345606
CD Block Code
0328
CD Block Name
Chandipur

Location and Distance

Tamluk is the nearest town listed for Gourchak, about 30 km away. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Chandipur
District Headquarter
Tamluk
Nearest Statutory Town
Tamluk
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
30 km
Nearest Town
Tamluk
Distance from Nearest Town
30 km
Total Geographical Area
34.68 hectares
Area
0.35 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 505 people in 98 households, with 276 male residents and 229 female residents. The average household size is 5.15, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 0% for Gourchak. Population density works out to about 1,456.17 people per sq km.

Total Households
98
Total Population
505
Male Population
276
Female Population
229
Sex Ratio
829.71
Average Household Size
5.15
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Gourchak list 1 government primary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
1
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Gourchak. Verify current services locally before medical use.

Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Gourchak include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Hand Pump
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
Available
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Gourchak include mobile phone coverage. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Vans
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
Other District Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Gourchak include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Community Centre
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Gourchak is reported as 18 hours per day in summer and 22 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.

Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
18 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
22 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
11 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
10 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
10 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
12 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
19 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
21 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Gourchak show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 30 hectares and irrigated land is 20 hectares (66.7% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
4.68
Net Area Sown In Hectares
30.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
10 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
20.0
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
20 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Gourchak

The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.

Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.

Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
Within 5 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
8
Banks in Matched Records
4
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN, district and local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 3 38%
CRM 5 62%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 5 62%
Hdfc Bank Ltd. 1 12%
Axis Bank Limited 1 12%
ICICI Bank Limited 1 12%

Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records

These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Hdfc Bank Ltd. ATM 721659 Purba Medinipur Chandipur Chandipur VILL - Chandipur, Post- Math Chandipur C/O Bikash Kushum Karan, VILL - Chandipur, Post- Math Chandipur, Contai, West Be…
Axis Bank Limited CRM 721659 Purba Medinipur Chandipur Chandipur VILL Po Math Chandipur, Ps: Chandipur, District: Purba Midnapur, PIN Code:721659. Chandipur . West Bengal . India 72165…
State Bank of India ATM 721659 Purba Medinipur Chandipur Chandipur Contai Road Sbi Chandipur Chandipur, Purba Medinipur, West Bengal, 721659
ICICI Bank Limited CRM 721659 Purba Medinipur Chandipur Chandipur P.O. Math Chandipur, P.S. Chandipur, West Bengal - 721659 ICICI Bank Ltd, Vill. Chandipur, Purba Medinipur, West Bengal…
State Bank of India CRM 721659 Purba Medinipur Chandipur Chandipur Contai Road Sbi Chandipur Chandipur, Purba Medinipur, West Bengal, 721659

Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.

ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Gourchak village located?

Gourchak is in Chandipur Block of Purba Medinipur district in West Bengal, India.

Which district is Gourchak village in?

Gourchak village is in Purba Medinipur district.

Which state is Gourchak village in?

Gourchak village is in West Bengal.

Which block is Gourchak under?

Gourchak comes under Chandipur Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Gourchak?

The Census village code of Gourchak is 345606.

What is the population of Gourchak village?

The village record lists 505 people and 98 households for Gourchak.

How many households are in Gourchak village?

The village record lists 98 households for Gourchak.

What is the male and female population of Gourchak?

The record lists 276 male residents and 229 female residents for Gourchak.

What is the sex ratio of Gourchak village?

The sex ratio of Gourchak is 829.71 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Gourchak village?

The reported geographical area of Gourchak is 34.68 hectares.

What is the population density of Gourchak village?

The approximate population density of Gourchak is 1,456.17 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Gourchak?

The nearest town listed for Gourchak is Tamluk, about 30 km away.

What education facilities are listed for Gourchak?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Gourchak.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Gourchak?

For Gourchak, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 30 hectares and irrigated land is 20 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Gourchak?

The page shows 8 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Gourchak. These records include 4 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks a primary school as available in Gourchak.

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Gourchak.

Is mobile phone coverage reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks mobile phone coverage as available in Gourchak.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.