Chhirudi - Puncha, Purulia

Chhirudi is a village situated in the Puncha subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 18.6 km from Puncha and around 59 km from Purulia. Chirudihi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chhirudi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chhirudi is 331081. The village covers a total geographical area of 497.22 hectares and falls under the 723151 pincode. Puruliya is the nearest town, located about 60 km away.

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

Population of Chhirudi

As per Census 2011, Chhirudi village has a total population of 2,243 people, consisting of 1,153 males and 1,090 females. The village has 441 households and a sex ratio of 945 females per 1,000 males. There are 323 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,181 literate and 1,062 illiterate residents. Additionally, 880 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 123 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Chhirudi

Chhirudi 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 Chhirudi

Chhirudi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Jhantipahari, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Puruliya to Chhirudi is about 60 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Chhirudi is about 59 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chhirudi

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

Health Facilities in Chhirudi

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

FAQs about Chhirudi