Chatumatar - Hura, Purulia

Chatumatar is a village situated in the Hura subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 12 km from Hura and around 30.2 km from Purulia. Chatumadar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chatumatar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chatumatar is 330861. The village covers a total geographical area of 419.36 hectares and falls under the 723130 pincode. Purulia is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Chatumatar

According to the 2011 Census, Chatumatar village had a total population of 1,842 people, including 957 males and 885 females, living in 343 households. The sex ratio was 925 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.82%, with male literacy at 88.68% and female literacy at 61.95%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 326, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 211.

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

Nearby Villages of Chatumatar

Chatumatar 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 Chatumatar

Chatumatar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kushtaur, while the nearest airport is Bokaro Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Purulia to Chatumatar is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Chatumatar is about 30.2 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 Chatumatar

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

Health Facilities in Chatumatar

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

FAQs about Chatumatar