Churmi - Para, Purulia
Churmi is a village situated in the Para subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 20.9 km from Para and around 68.7 km from Purulia. Nadihasurulia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Churmi village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Churmi is 330028. The village covers a total geographical area of 175.43 hectares and falls under the 723126 pincode. Purulia is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.
Churmi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head.
Population of Churmi
According to the 2011 Census, Churmi village had a total population of 899 people, including 479 males and 420 females, living in 162 households. The sex ratio was 877 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.06%, with male literacy at 69.90% and female literacy at 36.09%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 416, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 899 | 479 | 420 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 124 | 67 | 57 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 416 | 215 | 201 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 419 | 288 | 131 |
| Illiterate Population | 480 | 191 | 289 |
Nearby Villages of Churmi
Churmi 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 Churmi
Public transport in the Churmi is mainly available through shared van services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Purulia to Churmi is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Churmi is about 68.7 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Churmi
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Churmi village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Churmi
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Churmi village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Churmi
Where is Churmi located?
Churmi village is located in Para Subdivision, Purulia district, West Bengal, India.
What is the Gram Panchayat of Churmi?
The Gram Panchayat of Churmi is Nadihasurulia.
What is the pincode of Churmi?
The pincode of Churmi is 723126.
What is the population of Churmi?
Churmi had a total population of 899, including 479 males and 420 females.
How many households are there in Churmi?
Churmi had 162 households.
What is the literacy rate in Churmi?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Churmi was 54.06%. Male literacy was 69.90% and female literacy was 36.09%.