Heensla - Thanagazi, Alwar

Heensla is a village situated in the Thanagazi tehsil of Alwar district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Thanagazi and around 51 km from the district headquarters in Alwar. Saleta serves as the Gram Panchayat for Heensla village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Heensla is 073081. The village covers a total geographical area of 544 hectares and falls under the 301022 pincode. Viratnagar is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Heensla

As per Census 2011, Heensla village has a total population of 2,577 people, consisting of 1,340 males and 1,237 females. The village has 432 households and a sex ratio of 923 females per 1,000 males. There are 453 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,224 literate and 1,353 illiterate residents. Additionally, 621 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 714 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Heensla are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,5771,3401,237
Child Population (0–6 yrs)453245208
Scheduled Castes (SC)621307314
Scheduled Tribes (ST)714378336
Literate Population1,224799425
Illiterate Population1,353541812

Nearby Villages of Heensla

Heensla 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BakhatpuraSouth1.29 km
MankotNorth-East1.72 km
SaletaSouth2.11 km
DhigariyaSouth-East2.25 km
BandrolWest2.54 km
DwarapurEast2.67 km
SurjanpurNorth-East2.80 km
BiharisarEast3.03 km
Chak GorawariNorth-West3.28 km
Bas BeesaNorth-East3.63 km

Transport and Connectivity of Heensla

Heensla is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Mahwa, while the nearest airport is Jaipur International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Viratnagar to Heensla is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alwar to Heensla is about 51 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Heensla

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Heensla

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Heensla

Where is Heensla located?

Heensla village is located in Thanagazi Tehsil, Alwar district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Heensla?

The Gram Panchayat of Heensla is Saleta.

What is the pincode of Heensla?

The pincode of Heensla is 301022.

What is the population of Heensla?

Heensla has a total population of 2,577, including 1,340 males and 1,237 females.

How many households are there in Heensla?

There are 432 households in Heensla.

What is the literacy rate in Heensla?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Heensla is 47.50%. Male literacy is 59.63% and female literacy is 34.36%.