Hetjari - Arsha, Purulia

Hetjari is a village situated in the Arsha subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 14.7 km from Sirkabad and around 30.1 km from Purulia. Hetgugui serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hetjari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hetjari is 331153. The village covers a total geographical area of 281.26 hectares and falls under the 723201 pincode. Bokaro is the nearest town, located about 55 km away.

Hetjari village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Baghmundi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Purulia Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Hetjari

According to the 2011 Census, Hetjari village had a total population of 1,915 people, including 933 males and 982 females, living in 371 households. The sex ratio was 1,053 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 48.39%, with male literacy at 62.77% and female literacy at 34.53%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 77, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 115.

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

Nearby Villages of Hetjari

Hetjari 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 Hetjari

Hetjari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kotshila, while the nearest airport is Bokaro Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bokaro to Hetjari is about 55 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Hetjari is about 30.1 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 Hetjari

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

Health Facilities in Hetjari

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

FAQs about Hetjari