Hansra - Illambazar, Birbhum

Hansra is a village situated in the Illambazar subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 16.5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Illambazar and around 28.8 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Mongoldihi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hansra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hansra is 318060. The village covers a total geographical area of 543.91 hectares and falls under the 731214 pincode. Bolpur is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

Hansra village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Hansra

According to the 2011 Census, Hansra village had a total population of 2,386 people, including 1,234 males and 1,152 females, living in 581 households. The sex ratio was 934 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.56%, with male literacy at 72.02% and female literacy at 58.57%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 428, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 531.

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

Nearby Villages of Hansra

Hansra 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 Hansra

Hansra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kopai, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bolpur to Hansra is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Hansra is about 28.8 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Hansra

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

Health Facilities in Hansra

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

FAQs about Hansra