Chirudi - Bundwan, Purulia

Chirudi is a village situated in the Bundwan subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 12.9 km from Bandwan and around 40.7 km from Purulia. Chirudih serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chirudi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chirudi is 332403. The village covers a total geographical area of 266.75 hectares and falls under the 723131 pincode. Tata is the nearest town, located about 62 km away.

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

Population of Chirudi

According to the 2011 Census, Chirudi village had a total population of 1,415 people, including 716 males and 699 females, living in 299 households. The sex ratio was 976 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.09%, with male literacy at 76.14% and female literacy at 54.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 106, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 775.

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

Nearby Villages of Chirudi

Chirudi 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 Chirudi

Chirudi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Galudih, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tata to Chirudi is about 62 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.8 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Chirudi is about 40.7 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chirudi

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

Health Facilities in Chirudi

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

FAQs about Chirudi