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 Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
Population of Churmi
As per Census 2011, Churmi village has a total population of 899 people, consisting of 479 males and 420 females. The village has 162 households and a sex ratio of 876 females per 1,000 males. There are 124 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 419 literate and 480 illiterate residents. Additionally, 416 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Churmi are given below:
| 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 | - |
| 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 has a total population of 899, including 479 males and 420 females.
How many households are there in Churmi?
There are 162 households in Churmi.
What is the literacy rate in Churmi?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Churmi is 46.61%. Male literacy is 60.13% and female literacy is 31.19%.