Chhalapathar - Palojori, Deoghar

Chhalapathar is a village situated in the Palojori subdivision of Deoghar district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 40 km from the tehsil headquarters in Madhupur and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Deoghar. Jivnabandh serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chhalapathar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chhalapathar is 355341. The village covers a total geographical area of 149.21 hectares and falls under the 814146 pincode. Madhupur is the nearest town.

Chhalapathar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Sarath Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Dumka Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Chhalapathar

According to the 2011 Census, Chhalapathar village had a total population of 621 people, including 312 males and 309 females, living in 110 households. The sex ratio was 990 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 49.47%, with male literacy at 56.41% and female literacy at 42.68%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 20.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Chhalapathar

Chhalapathar is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Chhalapathar

Chhalapathar is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Chandanpahari, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Deoghar to Chhalapathar is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chhalapathar

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Chhalapathar village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Chhalapathar

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Chhalapathar village are given below:

FAQs about Chhalapathar