Chitarpur Alias Kokarkhap - Jhalda - II, Purulia

Chitarpur Alias Kokarkhap is a village situated in the Jhalda - II subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 11.8 km from Jhalda and around 35.1 km from Purulia. Hirapuradardih serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chitarpur Alias Kokarkhap village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chitarpur Alias Kokarkhap is 331467. The village covers a total geographical area of 192.57 hectares and falls under the 723213 pincode. Jhalda is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Chitarpur Alias Kokarkhap

As per Census 2011, Chitarpur Alias Kokarkhap village has a total population of 1,779 people, consisting of 907 males and 872 females. The village has 339 households and a sex ratio of 961 females per 1,000 males. There are 268 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 908 literate and 871 illiterate residents. Additionally, 50 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 53 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Chitarpur Alias Kokarkhap are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,779907872
Child Population (0–6 yrs)268133135
Scheduled Castes (SC)502624
Scheduled Tribes (ST)532330
Literate Population908611297
Illiterate Population871296575

Nearby Villages of Chitarpur Alias Kokarkhap

Chitarpur Alias Kokarkhap is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.

Transport and Connectivity of Chitarpur Alias Kokarkhap

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Chitarpur Alias Kokarkhap. The nearest railway station is located within 2-5 km of Chitarpur Alias Kokarkhap.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jhalda to Chitarpur Alias Kokarkhap is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Chitarpur Alias Kokarkhap is about 35.1 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 Chitarpur Alias Kokarkhap

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Chitarpur Alias Kokarkhap

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Chitarpur Alias Kokarkhap

Where is Chitarpur Alias Kokarkhap located?

Chitarpur Alias Kokarkhap village is located in Jhalda - II Subdivision, Purulia district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Chitarpur Alias Kokarkhap?

The Gram Panchayat of Chitarpur Alias Kokarkhap is Hirapuradardih.

What is the pincode of Chitarpur Alias Kokarkhap?

The pincode of Chitarpur Alias Kokarkhap is 723213.

What is the population of Chitarpur Alias Kokarkhap?

Chitarpur Alias Kokarkhap has a total population of 1,779, including 907 males and 872 females.

How many households are there in Chitarpur Alias Kokarkhap?

There are 339 households in Chitarpur Alias Kokarkhap.

What is the literacy rate in Chitarpur Alias Kokarkhap?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chitarpur Alias Kokarkhap is 51.04%. Male literacy is 67.36% and female literacy is 34.06%.