Chitmu - Jhalda - II, Purulia

Chitmu is a village situated in the Jhalda - II subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 21.2 km from Jhalda and around 44.5 km from Purulia. Chitmu village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chitmu is 331435. The village covers a total geographical area of 684.8 hectares and falls under the 723215 pincode. Jhalda is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Chitmu

According to the 2011 Census, Chitmu village had a total population of 3,893 people, including 2,035 males and 1,858 females, living in 750 households. The sex ratio was 913 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.05%, with male literacy at 74.14% and female literacy at 39.64%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 254, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 690.

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

Nearby Villages of Chitmu

Chitmu 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 Chitmu

Chitmu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Pundhag, while the nearest airport is Bokaro Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 15.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jhalda to Chitmu is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Chitmu is about 44.5 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chitmu

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

Health Facilities in Chitmu

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

FAQs about Chitmu