Indian Village Directory

Chiruhatu Village

Chiruhatu is an inhabited village in Jhalda - II Block of Puruliya district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 331455, the Census 2011 record lists 2,180 people in 420 households and the reported area is 111.2 hectares. The local references include Jhalda - II CD Block and the nearest town reference is Jhalda at about 15 km.

In short:

Chiruhatu is a village in Jhalda - II Block, Puruliya district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 331455 and 2,180 people in 420 households.

Village Code331455
Population2,180
Households420
Area111.2 hectares
Nearest TownJhalda

Detailed village profile

Chiruhatu at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 2,180 people, 111.2 hectares of reported area and Jhalda as the nearest town reference for Chiruhatu, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State West Bengal
District Puruliya
Block Jhalda - II
CD Block Jhalda - II
  • Chiruhatu falls under Jhalda - II Block in Puruliya district, West Bengal.
  • The Census village code is 331455.
  • The record lists 2,180 people living in 420 households.
  • The reported village area is 111.2 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 Village Facts

Village
Chiruhatu
Census Village Code
331455
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
420
Population
2,180
Male Population
1,110
Female Population
1,070
Sex Ratio
963.96
Area
111.2 hectares
Area
1.11 sq km
Nearest Town
Jhalda
Nearest Town Distance
15 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
723213
Reference Year
2009

Key Calculated Values

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

Population Density 1,960.43 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 5.19 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 2.02% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0.14% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 42.7% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Chiruhatu in the official administrative record. Census village code 331455 and Jhalda - II CD Block.

State Census Code
19
District Census Code
340
Sub-district Census Code
02391
Village Census Code
331455
CD Block Code
0238
CD Block Name
Jhalda - II

Location and Distance

Jhalda is the nearest town listed for Chiruhatu, about 15 km away. Purulia is listed as the district headquarters at about 35.8 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Jhalda
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
9.4 km
District Headquarter
Purulia
Distance from District Headquarter
35.8 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Jhalda
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
15 km
Nearest Town
Jhalda
Distance from Nearest Town
15 km
Total Geographical Area
111.2 hectares
Area
1.11 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 2,180 people in 420 households, with 1,110 male residents and 1,070 female residents. The average household size is 5.19, and SC share is 2.02% and ST share is 0.14% for Chiruhatu. Population density works out to about 1,960.43 people per sq km.

Total Households
420
Total Population
2,180
Male Population
1,110
Female Population
1,070
Sex Ratio
963.96
Average Household Size
5.19
SC Population
44
SC Male Population
19
SC Female Population
25
SC Population Share
2.02
ST Population
3
ST Male Population
1
ST Female Population
2
ST Population Share
0.14
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Chiruhatu 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
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

This section covers drinking-water sources, sanitation, drainage and waste-related fields reported for Chiruhatu.

Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Navigable Waterways River Canal
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
5.64 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Chiruhatu include mobile phone coverage and railway station access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Railway Station
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
State Highway
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Chiruhatu 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.

Agricultural Credit Societies
Available
Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Chiruhatu is reported as 12 hours per day in summer and 13 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
12 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
13 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
7 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
9 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Chiruhatu show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Wheat and Vegetables, net sown area is 94.29 hectares and irrigated land is 40.29 hectares (42.7% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Handicrafts Commodities First
Biri
Agricultural Commodities Second
Wheat
Agricultural Commodities Third
Vegetables
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
11.27
Net Area Sown In Hectares
94.28999999999999
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
54 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
40.29
Canals Area In Hectares
20.29 hectares
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
10 hectares
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
10 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Chiruhatu village located?

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

Which district is Chiruhatu village in?

Chiruhatu village is in Puruliya district.

Which state is Chiruhatu village in?

Chiruhatu village is in West Bengal.

Which block is Chiruhatu under?

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

What is the Census village code of Chiruhatu?

The Census village code of Chiruhatu is 331455.

What is the population of Chiruhatu village?

The village record lists 2,180 people and 420 households for Chiruhatu.

How many households are in Chiruhatu village?

The village record lists 420 households for Chiruhatu.

What is the male and female population of Chiruhatu?

The record lists 1,110 male residents and 1,070 female residents for Chiruhatu.

What is the sex ratio of Chiruhatu village?

The sex ratio of Chiruhatu is 963.96 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Chiruhatu village?

The reported geographical area of Chiruhatu is 111.2 hectares.

What is the population density of Chiruhatu village?

The approximate population density of Chiruhatu is 1,960.43 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Chiruhatu?

The nearest town listed for Chiruhatu is Jhalda, about 15 km away.

How far is Chiruhatu from the district headquarters?

Chiruhatu is about 35.8 km from Purulia, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Chiruhatu from the sub-district headquarters?

Chiruhatu is about 9.4 km from Jhalda, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Chiruhatu?

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

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

For Chiruhatu, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Wheat and Vegetables, net sown area is 94.29 hectares and irrigated land is 40.29 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

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

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Chiruhatu.

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.