Hesla - Chandwa, Latehar

Hesla is a village situated in the Chandwa subdivision of Latehar district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chandwa and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Latehar. Ladhup serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hesla village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hesla is 367595. The village covers a total geographical area of 1109 hectares and falls under the 829203 pincode.

Hesla village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Latehar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Chatra Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Hesla

According to the 2011 Census, Hesla village had a total population of 649 people, including 306 males and 343 females, living in 127 households. The sex ratio was 1,121 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 32.92%, with male literacy at 38.60% and female literacy at 27.78%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 453, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 172.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Hesla

Hesla is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Hesla

Hesla is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Mahuamilan, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Latehar to Hesla is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Hesla

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Hesla village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Hesla

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Hesla village are given below:

FAQs about Hesla