Chitra - Hura, Purulia

Chitra is a village situated in the Hura subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 23.7 km from Hura and around 31 km from Purulia. Ladhurka serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chitra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chitra is 330826. The village covers a total geographical area of 183.53 hectares and falls under the 723130 pincode. Purulia is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Chitra village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan 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 Chitra

According to the 2011 Census, Chitra village had a total population of 949 people, including 477 males and 472 females, living in 173 households. The sex ratio was 990 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.21%, with male literacy at 82.40% and female literacy at 51.16%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 48, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 45.

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

Nearby Villages of Chitra

Chitra 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 Chitra

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Chitra. The nearest railway station is Kushtaur, while the nearest airport is Bokaro Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Purulia to Chitra is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Chitra is about 31 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 Chitra

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

Health Facilities in Chitra

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

FAQs about Chitra