Indian Village Directory

Golkata Village

Golkata is an inhabited village in Bundwan Block of Puruliya district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 332472, the Census 2011 record lists 425 people in 86 households and the reported area is 331.54 hectares. The local references include Bundwan CD Block and the nearest town reference is Puruliya at about 119 km.

In short:

Golkata is a village in Bundwan Block, Puruliya district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 332472 and 425 people in 86 households.

Village Code332472
Population425
Households86
Area331.54 hectares
Nearest TownPuruliya

Detailed village profile

Golkata at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 425 people, 331.54 hectares of reported area and Puruliya as the nearest town reference for Golkata, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State West Bengal
District Puruliya
Block Bundwan
CD Block Bundwan
  • Golkata falls under Bundwan Block in Puruliya district, West Bengal.
  • The Census village code is 332472.
  • The record lists 425 people living in 86 households.
  • The reported village area is 331.54 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Puruliya.
  • 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 Village Facts

Village
Golkata
Census Village Code
332472
State
West Bengal
State Census Code
19
District
Puruliya
District Census Code
340
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Bundwan
Sub-district Census Code
02397
CD Block
Bundwan
Households
86
Population
425
Male Population
222
Female Population
203
Sex Ratio
914.41
Area
331.54 hectares
Area
3.32 sq km
Nearest Town
Puruliya
Nearest Town Distance
119 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
723129
Reference Year
2009

Key Calculated Values

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

Population Density 128.19 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.94 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 99.53% Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Golkata in the official administrative record. Census village code 332472 and Bundwan CD Block.

State Census Code
19
District Census Code
340
Sub-district Census Code
02397
Village Census Code
332472
CD Block Code
0244
CD Block Name
Bundwan

Location and Distance

Puruliya is the nearest town listed for Golkata, about 119 km away. Purulia is listed as the district headquarters at about 83 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Bandwan
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
25.4 km
District Headquarter
Purulia
Distance from District Headquarter
83 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Puruliya
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
119 km
Nearest Town
Puruliya
Distance from Nearest Town
119 km
Total Geographical Area
331.54 hectares
Area
3.32 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 425 people in 86 households, with 222 male residents and 203 female residents. The average household size is 4.94, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 99.53% for Golkata. Population density works out to about 128.19 people per sq km.

Total Households
86
Total Population
425
Male Population
222
Female Population
203
Sex Ratio
914.41
Average Household Size
4.94
ST Population
423
ST Male Population
221
ST Female Population
202
ST Population Share
99.53
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

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

Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Other Degree Count
2

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Golkata include hand pump water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
No Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
11 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity rows cover roads, transport, communication and access-related facilities for Golkata.

Post Office
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

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

Commercial Bank
Available
Self Help Group SHG
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
ASHA
Available
Sports Field
Available
Sports Club Recreation Centre
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Golkata is reported as 15 hours per day in summer and 15 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
15 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
15 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Golkata show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Vegetable and Babui and net sown area is 81.27 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Agricultural Commodities Second
Vegetable
Agricultural Commodities Third
Babui
Forest Area In Hectares
227.84 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
11.43
Net Area Sown In Hectares
81.27
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
81.27 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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Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Golkata

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.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
More than 10 km
Commercial Bank
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
Punjab National Bank 1 50%
State 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
Punjab National Bank ATM 723129 Puruliya Bundwan Bandoan (Ct) Chila Road Purulia Bandwan, Puruliya, West Bengal, 723129
State Bank of India ATM 723129 Puruliya Bundwan Bandoan (Ct) Purulia Bandwan, Puruliya, West Bengal, 723129

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 Golkata village located?

Golkata is in Bundwan Block of Puruliya district in West Bengal, India.

Which district is Golkata village in?

Golkata village is in Puruliya district.

Which state is Golkata village in?

Golkata village is in West Bengal.

Which block is Golkata under?

Golkata comes under Bundwan Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Golkata?

The Census village code of Golkata is 332472.

What is the population of Golkata village?

The village record lists 425 people and 86 households for Golkata.

How many households are in Golkata village?

The village record lists 86 households for Golkata.

What is the male and female population of Golkata?

The record lists 222 male residents and 203 female residents for Golkata.

What is the sex ratio of Golkata village?

The sex ratio of Golkata is 914.41 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Golkata village?

The reported geographical area of Golkata is 331.54 hectares.

What is the population density of Golkata village?

The approximate population density of Golkata is 128.19 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Golkata?

The nearest town listed for Golkata is Puruliya, about 119 km away.

How far is Golkata from the district headquarters?

Golkata is about 83 km from Purulia, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Golkata from the sub-district headquarters?

Golkata is about 25.4 km from Bandwan, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Golkata?

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

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

For Golkata, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Vegetable and Babui and net sown area is 81.27 hectares.

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

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

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.