 In 2014, the Purulia I CD block had 1 block primary health centre, 1 primary health centre and 1 private nursing home, with total 198 beds and 6 doctors.7,795 patients were treated indoor and 271,956 patients were treated outdoor in the hospitals, health centres and subcentres of the CD block.Chakaltor Rural Hospital, with 30 beds at Chakaltor, is the major government medical facility in the Purulia I CD block.