Chhelia - Kashipur, Purulia

Chhelia is a village situated in the Kashipur subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 17.9 km from Kashipur and around 56.6 km from Purulia. Kalidaha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chhelia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chhelia is 330685. The village covers a total geographical area of 287.33 hectares and falls under the 723121 pincode. R. N. Pur is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

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

Population of Chhelia

According to the 2011 Census, Chhelia village had a total population of 640 people, including 326 males and 314 females, living in 108 households. The sex ratio was 963 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.64%, with male literacy at 79.86% and female literacy at 51.27%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 123, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 196.

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

Nearby Villages of Chhelia

Chhelia 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 Chhelia

Chhelia is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Indrabil, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from R. N. Pur to Chhelia is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Chhelia is about 56.6 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chhelia

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

Health Facilities in Chhelia

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

FAQs about Chhelia