Chururia - Purbi Tundi*, Dhanbad

Chururia is a village situated in the Purbi Tundi* subdivision of Dhanbad district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Purbi Tundi* and around 34 km from the district headquarters in Dhanbad. Chururiya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chururia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chururia is 361204. The village covers a total geographical area of 262.47 hectares and falls under the 828142 pincode. Dhanbad is the nearest town.

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

Population of Chururia

As per Census 2011, Chururia village has a total population of 1,721 people, consisting of 880 males and 841 females. The village has 304 households and a sex ratio of 955 females per 1,000 males. There are 289 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 891 literate and 830 illiterate residents. Additionally, 100 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 637 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Chururia are given below:

Nearby Villages of Chururia

Chururia 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 Chururia

Chururia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Vidyasagar, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 16.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Dhanbad to Chururia is about 34 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chururia

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

Health Facilities in Chururia

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

FAQs about Chururia