Chitarma - Raghunathpur - II, Purulia

Chitarma is a village situated in the Raghunathpur - II subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 16.2 km from Raghunathpur and around 46.2 km from Purulia. Barrah serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chitarma village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chitarma is 330182. The village covers a total geographical area of 121.15 hectares and falls under the 723145 pincode. Raghunathpur is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Chitarma 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 Chitarma

As per Census 2011, Chitarma village has a total population of 939 people, consisting of 481 males and 458 females. The village has 196 households and a sex ratio of 952 females per 1,000 males. There are 98 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 615 literate and 324 illiterate residents. Additionally, 309 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Chitarma

Chitarma 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 Chitarma

Chitarma is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rukni, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 22.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raghunathpur to Chitarma is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Chitarma is about 46.2 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chitarma

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

Health Facilities in Chitarma

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

FAQs about Chitarma