Chitmu

Block / Subdivision Jhalda Ii
District Puruliya
State West Bengal

About Chitmu

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Chitmu village is 331435. Chitmu village is located in Jhalda Ii subdivision of Puruliya district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 21.2km away from sub-district headquarter Jhalda (tehsildar office) and 44.5km away from district headquarter Purulia. As per 2009 stats, Chitmu village is also a gram panchayat.

The total geographical area of village is 684.8 hectares. Chitmu has a total population of 3,893 peoples, out of which male population is 2,035 while female population is 1,858. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 913 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of chitmu village is 49.37% out of which 64.37% males and 32.94% females are literate. There are about 750 houses in chitmu village. Pincode of chitmu village locality is 723215.

Jhalda is nearest town to chitmu village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

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Population of Chitmu

The population details of Chitmu cover important figures like total population, male and female population, children aged 0–6 years, and the number of literate and illiterate people. It also shows how many residents belong to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. These details help in understanding the village structure, education level, and community groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 3,893 2,035 1,858
Child Population (Age 0–6) 582 268 314
Scheduled Castes (SC) Population 254 137 117
Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population 690 342 348
Literate Population 1,922 1,310 612
Illiterate Population 1,971 725 1,246

Connectivity of Chitmu

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within village
Private Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Railway Station Available within 5 - 10 km distance

Nearby Villages of Chitmu

Frequently Asked Questions about Chitmu

Where is Chitmu located?

Chitmu village is situated in Jhalda Ii Subdivision, within the Puruliya district of West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Chitmu?

Chitmu serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.

What is the pincode of Chitmu?

The pincode of Chitmu is 723215, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.

What is the population of Chitmu as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Chitmu is 3,893, with 2,035 males and 1,858 females.

How many households are there in Chitmu as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, Chitmu village has a total of 750 households.

What is the literacy rate in Chitmu as per the 2011 Census?

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Chitmu is 49.37%. The male literacy rate is 64.37%, while the female literacy rate is 32.94%.