Chhota Phuhara - Jhalda - I, Purulia

Chhota Phuhara is a village situated in the Jhalda - I subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 14.7 km from Jhalda and around 59.6 km from Purulia. Mathari-khamar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chhota Phuhara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chhota Phuhara is 331330. The village covers a total geographical area of 141.28 hectares and falls under the 723202 pincode. Jhalda is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Chhota Phuhara village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Chhota Phuhara

As per Census 2011, Chhota Phuhara village has a total population of 731 people, consisting of 375 males and 356 females. The village has 175 households and a sex ratio of 949 females per 1,000 males. There are 99 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 391 literate and 340 illiterate residents. Additionally, 155 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 70 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Chhota Phuhara are given below:

Nearby Villages of Chhota Phuhara

Chhota Phuhara 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 Chhota Phuhara

Chhota Phuhara is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Torang, while the nearest airport is Bokaro Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jhalda to Chhota Phuhara is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Chhota Phuhara is about 59.6 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chhota Phuhara

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

Health Facilities in Chhota Phuhara

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

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