Chanchhipathar - Hura, Purulia

Chanchhipathar is a village situated in the Hura subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 17.4 km from Hura and around 46.2 km from Purulia. Rakhera-bispuria serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chanchhipathar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chanchhipathar is 330916. The village covers a total geographical area of 93.35 hectares and falls under the 723130 pincode. Purulia is the nearest town, located about 47 km away.

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

Population of Chanchhipathar

As per Census 2011, Chanchhipathar village has a total population of 418 people, consisting of 219 males and 199 females. The village has 62 households and a sex ratio of 908 females per 1,000 males. There are 52 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 294 literate and 124 illiterate residents. Additionally, 161 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Chanchhipathar

Chanchhipathar 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 Chanchhipathar

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Chanchhipathar. The nearest railway station is Sirjam, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Purulia to Chanchhipathar is about 47 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Chanchhipathar is about 46.2 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 Chanchhipathar

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

Health Facilities in Chanchhipathar

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

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