Cheyama - Raghunathpur - II, Purulia

Cheyama is a village situated in the Raghunathpur - II subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 29.7 km from Raghunathpur and around 43 km from Purulia. Cheliama serves as the Gram Panchayat for Cheyama village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Cheyama is 330174. The village covers a total geographical area of 698.64 hectares and falls under the 723133 pincode. Santaldih is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Cheyama village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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 Cheyama

According to the 2011 Census, Cheyama village had a total population of 7,413 people, including 3,809 males and 3,604 females, living in 1,453 households. The sex ratio was 946 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.53%, with male literacy at 83.63% and female literacy at 60.71%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 3,345, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 44.

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

Nearby Villages of Cheyama

Cheyama 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 Cheyama

Cheyama is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Santaldih, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 21.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Santaldih to Cheyama is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Cheyama is about 43 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Cheyama

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

Health Facilities in Cheyama

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

FAQs about Cheyama