Chautala - Para, Purulia

Chautala is a village situated in the Para subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.2 km from Para and around 34.7 km from Purulia. Anara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chautala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chautala is 330085. The village covers a total geographical area of 133.32 hectares and falls under the 723126 pincode. Anara is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Chautala

According to the 2011 Census, Chautala village had a total population of 362 people, including 193 males and 169 females, living in 67 households. The sex ratio was 876 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.99%, with male literacy at 75.90% and female literacy at 56.64%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 199, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

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

Nearby Villages of Chautala

Chautala 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 Chautala

Chautala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Rukni, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Anara to Chautala is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Chautala is about 34.7 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 Chautala

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

Health Facilities in Chautala

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

FAQs about Chautala