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 Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Chitmu

As per Census 2011, Chitmu village has a total population of 3,893 people, consisting of 2,035 males and 1,858 females. The village has 750 households and a sex ratio of 913 females per 1,000 males. There are 582 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,922 literate and 1,971 illiterate residents. Additionally, 254 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 690 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Chitmu are given below:

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