Hesiadih - Barabazar, Purulia

Hesiadih is a village situated in the Barabazar subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.8 km from Barabazar and around 35.3 km from Purulia. Banjora serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hesiadih village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hesiadih is 331925. The village covers a total geographical area of 142.23 hectares and falls under the 723148 pincode. Puruliya is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Hesiadih

According to the 2011 Census, Hesiadih village had a total population of 298 people, including 154 males and 144 females, living in 59 households. The sex ratio was 935 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.01%, with male literacy at 85.40% and female literacy at 72.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

Nearby Villages of Hesiadih

Hesiadih 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 Hesiadih

Hesiadih is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Urma, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Puruliya to Hesiadih is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Hesiadih is about 35.3 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 Hesiadih

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

Health Facilities in Hesiadih

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

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