Chitahi is an inhabited village in Jhalda - II Block of Puruliya district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 331387, the Census 2011 record lists 113 people in 26 households and the reported area is 43.29 hectares. The local references include Jhalda - II CD Block and the nearest town reference is Jhalda at about 3 km.
In short:
Chitahi is a village in Jhalda - II Block, Puruliya district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 331387 and 113 people in 26 households.
Village Code331387
Population113
Households26
Area43.29 hectares
Nearest TownJhalda
Detailed village profile
Chitahi at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 113 people, 43.29 hectares of reported area and Jhalda as the nearest town reference for Chitahi, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
Chitahi falls under Jhalda - II Block in Puruliya district, West Bengal.
The Census village code is 331387.
The record lists 113 people living in 26 households.
The reported village area is 43.29 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, Drinking Water and Sanitation, and other reported village details.
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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
Chitahi
Census Village Code
331387
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
26
Population
113
Male Population
60
Female Population
53
Sex Ratio
883.33
Area
43.29 hectares
Area
0.43 sq km
Nearest Town
Jhalda
Nearest Town Distance
3 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
723215
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 Density261.03 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.35 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share94.69%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share32.4%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Chitahi in the official administrative record. Census village code 331387 and Jhalda - II CD Block.
State Census Code
19
District Census Code
340
Sub-district Census Code
02391
Village Census Code
331387
CD Block Code
0238
CD Block Name
Jhalda - II
Location and Distance
Jhalda is the nearest town listed for Chitahi, about 3 km away. Purulia is listed as the district headquarters at about 29.6 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
Sub-district Headquarter
Jhalda
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
27.3 km
District Headquarter
Purulia
Distance from District Headquarter
29.6 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Jhalda
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
3 km
Nearest Town
Jhalda
Distance from Nearest Town
3 km
Total Geographical Area
43.29 hectares
Area
0.43 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 113 people in 26 households, with 60 male residents and 53 female residents. The average household size is 4.35, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 94.69% for Chitahi. Population density works out to about 261.03 people per sq km.
Total Households
26
Total Population
113
Male Population
60
Female Population
53
Sex Ratio
883.33
Average Household Size
4.35
ST Population
107
ST Male Population
56
ST Female Population
51
ST Population Share
94.69
Village Status
Inhabited
Drinking Water and Sanitation
This section covers drinking-water sources, sanitation, drainage and waste-related fields reported for Chitahi.
Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well 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
8.09 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
9.09 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Chitahi include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Chitahi include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre and ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
Self Help Group SHG
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Chitahi is reported as 15 hours per day in summer and 16 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
15 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
16 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Chitahi show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Wheat and Vegetables, net sown area is 31.16 hectares and irrigated land is 10.09 hectares (32.4% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Agricultural Commodities Second
Wheat
Agricultural Commodities Third
Vegetables
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
4.04
Net Area Sown In Hectares
31.16
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
21.07 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
10.09
Canals Area In Hectares
1 hectares
Map and Location
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Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.
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Chitahi is in Jhalda - II Block of Puruliya district in West Bengal, India.
Which district is Chitahi village in?
Chitahi village is in Puruliya district.
Which state is Chitahi village in?
Chitahi village is in West Bengal.
Which block is Chitahi under?
Chitahi comes under Jhalda - II Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Chitahi?
The Census village code of Chitahi is 331387.
What is the population of Chitahi village?
The village record lists 113 people and 26 households for Chitahi.
How many households are in Chitahi village?
The village record lists 26 households for Chitahi.
What is the male and female population of Chitahi?
The record lists 60 male residents and 53 female residents for Chitahi.
What is the sex ratio of Chitahi village?
The sex ratio of Chitahi is 883.33 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Chitahi village?
The reported geographical area of Chitahi is 43.29 hectares.
What is the population density of Chitahi village?
The approximate population density of Chitahi is 261.03 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Chitahi?
The nearest town listed for Chitahi is Jhalda, about 3 km away.
How far is Chitahi from the district headquarters?
Chitahi is about 29.6 km from Purulia, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Chitahi from the sub-district headquarters?
Chitahi is about 27.3 km from Jhalda, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Chitahi?
For Chitahi, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Wheat and Vegetables, net sown area is 31.16 hectares and irrigated land is 10.09 hectares.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Chitahi.
Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?
No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Chitahi.
Is mobile phone coverage reported for this village?
Yes. The village record marks mobile phone coverage as available in Chitahi.
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.