Chhota Pathar - Santuri, Purulia

Chhota Pathar is a village situated in the Santuri subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10.3 km from Santuri and around 64.9 km from Purulia. Santuri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chhota Pathar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chhota Pathar is 330541. The village covers a total geographical area of 205.58 hectares and falls under the 723133 pincode. Burnpur is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Chhota Pathar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Chhota Pathar

According to the 2011 Census, Chhota Pathar village had a total population of 409 people, including 203 males and 206 females, living in 93 households. The sex ratio was 1,015 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.32%, with male literacy at 79.89% and female literacy at 56.42%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 404.

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

Nearby Villages of Chhota Pathar

Chhota Pathar 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 Chhota Pathar

Chhota Pathar 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 Muradi, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Burnpur to Chhota Pathar is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Chhota Pathar is about 64.9 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chhota Pathar

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

Health Facilities in Chhota Pathar

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

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