Chipida - Purulia - I, Purulia

Chipida is a village situated in the Purulia - I subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 28.9 km from Purulia and around 25.3 km from Purulia. Bhandarpuara-chipida serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chipida village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chipida is 331006. The village covers a total geographical area of 475.51 hectares and falls under the 723102 pincode. Purulia is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Chipida village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Purulia Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Chipida

According to the 2011 Census, Chipida village had a total population of 1,716 people, including 873 males and 843 females, living in 351 households. The sex ratio was 966 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.01%, with male literacy at 78.42% and female literacy at 47.32%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 146, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 71.

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

Nearby Villages of Chipida

Chipida 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 Chipida

Chipida is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Tamna, while the nearest airport is Bokaro Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Purulia to Chipida is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Chipida is about 25.3 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 Chipida

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

Health Facilities in Chipida

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

FAQs about Chipida