Hesla - Jhalda - I, Purulia

Hesla is a village situated in the Jhalda - I subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 20.6 km from Jhalda and around 61.3 km from Purulia. Pusti serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hesla village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hesla is 331319. The village covers a total geographical area of 917.43 hectares and falls under the 723212 pincode. Jhalda is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

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

Population of Hesla

As per Census 2011, Hesla village has a total population of 2,130 people, consisting of 1,084 males and 1,046 females. The village has 412 households and a sex ratio of 964 females per 1,000 males. There are 322 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 972 literate and 1,158 illiterate residents. Additionally, 681 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 70 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Hesla

Hesla 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 Hesla

Hesla 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 Torang, while the nearest airport is Bokaro Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jhalda to Hesla is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Hesla is about 61.3 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Hesla

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

Health Facilities in Hesla

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

FAQs about Hesla