Chamardag - Jhalda - I, Purulia

Chamardag is a village situated in the Jhalda - I subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8.3 km from Jhalda and around 57 km from Purulia. Tulin serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chamardag village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chamardag is 331275. The village covers a total geographical area of 108.06 hectares and falls under the 723212 pincode. Jhalda is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Chamardag

According to the 2011 Census, Chamardag village had a total population of 607 people, including 322 males and 285 females, living in 122 households. The sex ratio was 885 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.22%, with male literacy at 86.13% and female literacy at 56.85%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 194, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 23.

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

Nearby Villages of Chamardag

Chamardag 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 Chamardag

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Chamardag. The nearest railway station is Tulin, while the nearest airport is Bokaro Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jhalda to Chamardag is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Chamardag is about 57 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chamardag

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

Health Facilities in Chamardag

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

FAQs about Chamardag