Chatarmahul - Raghunathpur - II, Purulia

Chatarmahul is a village situated in the Raghunathpur - II subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 23.2 km from Raghunathpur and around 39.9 km from Purulia. Joradih serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chatarmahul village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chatarmahul is 330172. The village covers a total geographical area of 350.05 hectares and falls under the 723152 pincode. Santaldih is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Chatarmahul village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Para Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Purulia Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Chatarmahul

According to the 2011 Census, Chatarmahul village had a total population of 1,950 people, including 1,001 males and 949 females, living in 325 households. The sex ratio was 948 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.57%, with male literacy at 80.05% and female literacy at 50.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 921, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 493.

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

Nearby Villages of Chatarmahul

Chatarmahul 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 Chatarmahul

Chatarmahul is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Santaldih, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 22.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Santaldih to Chatarmahul is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Chatarmahul is about 39.9 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 Chatarmahul

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

Health Facilities in Chatarmahul

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

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