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Gholchak Village

Gholchak is an inhabited village in Tamluk Block of Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 344502, the Census 2011 record lists 685 people in 170 households and the reported area is 90.44 hectares. The local references include Tamluk CD Block and the nearest town reference is Tamluk at about 8 km.

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Quick answer: Gholchak is a village in Tamluk Block, Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 344502 and 685 people in 170 households.
Village Code344502
Population685
Households170
Area90.44 hectares
Nearest TownTamluk

Key Village Facts

Village
Gholchak
Census Village Code
344502
State
West Bengal
State Census Code
19
District
Purba Medinipur
District Census Code
345
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Tamluk
Sub-district Census Code
02472
CD Block
Tamluk
Households
170
Population
685
Male Population
358
Female Population
327
Sex Ratio
913.41
Area
90.44 hectares
Area
0.9 sq km
Nearest Town
Tamluk
Nearest Town Distance
8 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
721649
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Gholchak at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 685 people, 90.44 hectares of reported area and Tamluk as the nearest town reference for Gholchak, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

BlockTamluk
CD BlockTamluk
  • Gholchak falls under Tamluk Block in Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal.
  • The Census village code is 344502.
  • The record lists 685 people living in 170 households.
  • The reported village area is 90.44 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 Density757.41 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.03 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share74.16%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share89.5%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Gholchak in the official administrative record. Census village code 344502 and Tamluk CD Block.

State Census Code
19
District Census Code
345
Sub-district Census Code
02472
Village Census Code
344502
CD Block Code
0319
CD Block Name
Tamluk

Location and Distance

Tamluk is the nearest town listed for Gholchak, about 8 km away. Tamluk is listed as the district headquarters at about 10.9 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Tamluk
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
9.3 km
District Headquarter
Tamluk
Distance from District Headquarter
10.9 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Tamluk
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
8 km
Nearest Town
Tamluk
Distance from Nearest Town
8 km
Total Geographical Area
90.44 hectares
Area
0.9 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 685 people in 170 households, with 358 male residents and 327 female residents. The average household size is 4.03, and SC share is 74.16% and ST share is 0% for Gholchak. Population density works out to about 757.41 people per sq km.

Total Households
170
Total Population
685
Male Population
358
Female Population
327
Sex Ratio
913.41
Average Household Size
4.03
SC Population
508
SC Male Population
272
SC Female Population
236
SC Population Share
74.16
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Gholchak 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 Gholchak. Verify current services locally before medical use.

Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Traditional Practitioner And Faith Healer Count
2

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Gholchak include treated tap water, river or canal water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Tap Water Treated
Available
Tap Water Treated Functions All Year
Available
Tap Water Treated Functions in Summer
Available
Tap Water Untreated
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions All Year
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions in Summer
Available
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions All Year
Available
River Canal Functions in Summer
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer
Available
No 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 Gholchak include mobile phone coverage and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

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

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Agricultural Marketing Society
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Community Centre
Available
Sports Field
Available
Public Reading Room
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Gholchak 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
18 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
22 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Gholchak show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Vegetables, net sown area is 87.36 hectares and irrigated land is 78.23 hectares (89.5% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy, Vegetables
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
3.08
Net Area Sown In Hectares
87.36
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
9.13 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
78.23
Canals Area In Hectares
78.23 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 Gholchak

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
More than 10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
2
Banks in Matched Records
2
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 2 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Axis Bank Limited 1 50%
Central Bank of India 1 50%

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
Axis Bank Limited ATM 721649 Purba Medinipur Tamluk Mirikpur W.B. 721649 Vill.+p.o.-Mirikpur, P.S.-Tamluk Dist.-Purba Medinipur, Purba Medinipur, West Bengal, 721649
Central Bank of India ATM 721649 Purba Medinipur Tamluk Kulberya Dist - Purba Midnapore, West Bengal 721649. VILL/ Post - Kulberia, Ps- Tamluk, Purba Medinipur, West Bengal, 721649

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 Gholchak village located?

Gholchak is in Tamluk Block of Purba Medinipur district in West Bengal, India.

Which district is Gholchak village in?

Gholchak village is in Purba Medinipur district.

Which state is Gholchak village in?

Gholchak village is in West Bengal.

Which block is Gholchak under?

Gholchak comes under Tamluk Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Gholchak?

The Census village code of Gholchak is 344502.

What is the population of Gholchak village?

The village record lists 685 people and 170 households for Gholchak.

How many households are in Gholchak village?

The village record lists 170 households for Gholchak.

What is the male and female population of Gholchak?

The record lists 358 male residents and 327 female residents for Gholchak.

What is the sex ratio of Gholchak village?

The sex ratio of Gholchak is 913.41 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Gholchak village?

The reported geographical area of Gholchak is 90.44 hectares.

What is the population density of Gholchak village?

The approximate population density of Gholchak is 757.41 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Gholchak?

The nearest town listed for Gholchak is Tamluk, about 8 km away.

How far is Gholchak from the district headquarters?

Gholchak is about 10.9 km from Tamluk, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Gholchak from the sub-district headquarters?

Gholchak is about 9.3 km from Tamluk, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Gholchak?

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

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

For Gholchak, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Vegetables, net sown area is 87.36 hectares and irrigated land is 78.23 hectares.

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

The page shows 2 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Gholchak. These records include 2 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 Gholchak.

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.