Chorgali - Hura, Purulia

Chorgali is a village situated in the Hura subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 36.8 km from Hura and around 26.5 km from Purulia. Keshergarh serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chorgali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chorgali is 330856. The village covers a total geographical area of 392.52 hectares and falls under the 723130 pincode. Purulia is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

Chorgali 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 Chorgali

According to the 2011 Census, Chorgali village had a total population of 547 people, including 269 males and 278 females, living in 123 households. The sex ratio was 1,033 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.28%, with male literacy at 72.08% and female literacy at 49.43%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 544.

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

Nearby Villages of Chorgali

Chorgali 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 Chorgali

Chorgali is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Chharra, while the nearest airport is Bokaro Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Purulia to Chorgali is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Chorgali is about 26.5 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 Chorgali

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

Health Facilities in Chorgali

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

FAQs about Chorgali