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Chirugara Village

Chirugara is an inhabited village in Jhalda - II Block of Puruliya district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 331418, the Census 2011 record lists 622 people in 114 households and the reported area is 102.62 hectares. The local references include Jhalda - II CD Block and the nearest town reference is Jhalda at about 13 km.

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Quick answer: Chirugara is a village in Jhalda - II Block, Puruliya district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 331418 and 622 people in 114 households.
Village Code331418
Population622
Households114
Area102.62 hectares
Nearest TownJhalda

Key Village Facts

Village
Chirugara
Census Village Code
331418
State
West Bengal
State Census Code
19
District
Puruliya
District Census Code
340
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Jhalda - II
Sub-district Census Code
02391
CD Block
Jhalda - II
Households
114
Population
622
Male Population
328
Female Population
294
Sex Ratio
896.34
Area
102.62 hectares
Area
1.03 sq km
Nearest Town
Jhalda
Nearest Town Distance
13 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
723213
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Chirugara at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 622 people, 102.62 hectares of reported area and Jhalda as the nearest town reference for Chirugara, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictPuruliya
CD BlockJhalda - II
  • Chirugara falls under Jhalda - II Block in Puruliya district, West Bengal.
  • The Census village code is 331418.
  • The record lists 622 people living in 114 households.
  • The reported village area is 102.62 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Jhalda.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

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Data Sources and Verification

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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density606.12 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.46 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share87.3%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Chirugara in the official administrative record. Census village code 331418 and Jhalda - II CD Block.

State Census Code
19
District Census Code
340
Sub-district Census Code
02391
Village Census Code
331418
CD Block Code
0238
CD Block Name
Jhalda - II

Location and Distance

Jhalda is the nearest town listed for Chirugara, about 13 km away. Purulia is listed as the district headquarters at about 45.2 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Jhalda
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
10.9 km
District Headquarter
Purulia
Distance from District Headquarter
45.2 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Jhalda
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
13 km
Nearest Town
Jhalda
Distance from Nearest Town
13 km
Total Geographical Area
102.62 hectares
Area
1.03 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 622 people in 114 households, with 328 male residents and 294 female residents. The average household size is 5.46, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 0% for Chirugara. Population density works out to about 606.12 people per sq km.

Total Households
114
Total Population
622
Male Population
328
Female Population
294
Sex Ratio
896.34
Average Household Size
5.46
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Chirugara list 1 government primary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
1
Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
1
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Chirugara include hand pump water, river or canal water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Covered Well
Available
Covered Well Functions All Year
Available
Covered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer
Available
River Canal
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
1 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity rows cover roads, transport, communication and access-related facilities for Chirugara.

Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Chirugara include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Agricultural Marketing Society
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Community Centre
Available
Sports Club Recreation Centre
Available
Public Reading Room
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Chirugara is reported as 9 hours per day in summer and 10 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.

Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
9 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
10 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Chirugara show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and Biri, net sown area is 91.62 hectares and irrigated land is 80 hectares (87.3% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Handicrafts Commodities First
Biri
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
10.0
Net Area Sown In Hectares
91.62
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
11.62 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
80.0
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
80 hectares

Other Available Details

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Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Chirugara village located?

Chirugara is in Jhalda - II Block of Puruliya district in West Bengal, India.

Which district is Chirugara village in?

Chirugara village is in Puruliya district.

Which state is Chirugara village in?

Chirugara village is in West Bengal.

Which block is Chirugara under?

Chirugara comes under Jhalda - II Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Chirugara?

The Census village code of Chirugara is 331418.

What is the population of Chirugara village?

The village record lists 622 people and 114 households for Chirugara.

How many households are in Chirugara village?

The village record lists 114 households for Chirugara.

What is the male and female population of Chirugara?

The record lists 328 male residents and 294 female residents for Chirugara.

What is the sex ratio of Chirugara village?

The sex ratio of Chirugara is 896.34 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Chirugara village?

The reported geographical area of Chirugara is 102.62 hectares.

What is the population density of Chirugara village?

The approximate population density of Chirugara is 606.12 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Chirugara?

The nearest town listed for Chirugara is Jhalda, about 13 km away.

How far is Chirugara from the district headquarters?

Chirugara is about 45.2 km from Purulia, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Chirugara from the sub-district headquarters?

Chirugara is about 10.9 km from Jhalda, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Chirugara?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Chirugara.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Chirugara?

For Chirugara, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and Biri, net sown area is 91.62 hectares and irrigated land is 80 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks a primary school as available in Chirugara.

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks drinking water facilities as available in Chirugara.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.