Ichag - Jhalda - I, Purulia

Ichag is a village situated in the Jhalda - I subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10 km from Jhalda and around 51.6 km from Purulia. Ichag village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ichag is 331292. The village covers a total geographical area of 375.9 hectares and falls under the 723202 pincode. Jhalda is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Ichag

According to the 2011 Census, Ichag village had a total population of 4,951 people, including 2,537 males and 2,414 females, living in 1,011 households. The sex ratio was 952 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.93%, with male literacy at 82.90% and female literacy at 47.97%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,275, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 119.

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

Nearby Villages of Ichag

Ichag 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 Ichag

Ichag is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Jhalida, while the nearest airport is Bokaro Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jhalda to Ichag is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Ichag is about 51.6 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ichag

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

Health Facilities in Ichag

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

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