Chituara - Purulia - I, Purulia

Chituara is a village situated in the Purulia - I subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 19.1 km from Purulia and around 16.5 km from Purulia. Manara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chituara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chituara is 331016. The village covers a total geographical area of 146.9 hectares and falls under the 723102 pincode. Purulia is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Chituara 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 Chituara

According to the 2011 Census, Chituara village had a total population of 408 people, including 210 males and 198 females, living in 74 households. The sex ratio was 943 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.73%, with male literacy at 72.19% and female literacy at 37.28%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 57.

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

Nearby Villages of Chituara

Chituara 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 Chituara

Public transport in the Chituara is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Tamna, while the nearest airport is Bokaro Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Purulia to Chituara is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Chituara is about 16.5 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chituara

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

Health Facilities in Chituara

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

FAQs about Chituara