Chorda - Bagmundi, Purulia

Chorda is a village situated in the Bagmundi subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 2.3 km from Pathardihi and around 71.9 km from Purulia. Sindri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chorda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chorda is 331598. The village covers a total geographical area of 974.89 hectares and falls under the 723152 pincode. Jhalda is the nearest town, located about 34 km away.

Chorda village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Chorda

According to the 2011 Census, Chorda village had a total population of 2,568 people, including 1,353 males and 1,215 females, living in 546 households. The sex ratio was 898 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.86%, with male literacy at 77.04% and female literacy at 50.98%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 350, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 475.

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

Nearby Villages of Chorda

Chorda 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 Chorda

Chorda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Suisa, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jhalda to Chorda is about 34 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Chorda is about 71.9 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chorda

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

Health Facilities in Chorda

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

FAQs about Chorda