Heruka

Heruka is a village located in Mohammad Bazar subdivision of Birbhum district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 5.5km away from sub-district headquarter Patalnagar. Suri is the district headquarter of Heruka village. As per 2009 stats, Puranagram is the gram panchayat of Heruka village.

Here you can discover what makes Heruka unique in its vibrant Mohammad Bazar-Birbhum region. You’ll see Heruka’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Heruka

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Heruka is 316898. The village spans a total geographical area of 188.43 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 731216. Sainthia is nearest town to Heruka village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

When it comes to local governance, Heruka village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Sainthia Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Birbhum Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Heruka

Population of Heruka

According to the 2011 Census, Heruka has a total population of about 2,139, with approximately 1,061 males and 1,078 females. The sex ratio is around 1016 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 232 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 211 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 42. The overall literacy rate is approximately 66.25%, with male literacy at about 70.41% and female literacy near 62.15%. There are around 510 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Heruka's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Heruka

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Heruka. As per the 2011 stats, Heruka had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Heruka

Knowing the nearby villages of Heruka helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Heruka.

Frequently Asked Questions about Heruka