Chitra

Chitra is a village located in Hura subdivision of Puruliya district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 23.7km away from sub-district headquarter Hura (tehsildar office) and 31km away from district headquarter Purulia. As per 2009 stats, Ladhurka is the gram panchayat of Chitra village.

Here you can discover what makes Chitra unique in its vibrant Hura-Puruliya region. You’ll see Chitra’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Chitra

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Chitra is 330826. The village spans a total geographical area of 183.53 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 723130. Purulia is nearest town to Chitra village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 20km away.

When it comes to local governance, Chitra village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Kashipur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Purulia Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Chitra

Population of Chitra

According to the 2011 Census, Chitra has a total population of about 949, with approximately 477 males and 472 females. The sex ratio is around 989 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 153 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 48 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 45. The overall literacy rate is approximately 56.38%, with male literacy at about 70.65% and female literacy near 41.95%. There are around 173 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Chitra's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Chitra

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Chitra. As per the 2011 stats, Chitra had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Chitra

Knowing the nearby villages of Chitra helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Chitra.

Frequently Asked Questions about Chitra