Jhalda subdivision, shown in the map alongside, is located in the western part of the district, bordering Jharkhand.

The area is home to Purulia Chhau dance with spectacular masks made at Charida.

[7] According to the District Census Handbook 2011, Puruliya, Chekya covered an area of 1.7151 km2 (0.6622 sq mi).

Among the civic amenities, the protected water supply involved overhead tank, uncovered well, hand pump.

[10] Muralhar Kotshila Rural Hospital, with 30 beds at Jiudaru, is the major government medical facility in the Jhalda II CD block.