Chipingdih - Barabazar, Purulia

Chipingdih is a village situated in the Barabazar subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.8 km from Barabazar and around 26.4 km from Purulia. Bhagabandh serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chipingdih village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chipingdih is 331789. The village covers a total geographical area of 163.24 hectares and falls under the 723127 pincode. Puruliya is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

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

Population of Chipingdih

According to the 2011 Census, Chipingdih village had a total population of 473 people, including 246 males and 227 females, living in 80 households. The sex ratio was 923 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.72%, with male literacy at 74.65% and female literacy at 45.45%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 98.

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

Nearby Villages of Chipingdih

Chipingdih 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 Chipingdih

Chipingdih is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Urma, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Puruliya to Chipingdih is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Chipingdih is about 26.4 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 Chipingdih

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

Health Facilities in Chipingdih

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

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