Hesla Village Overview
Hesla is a village in Arsha tehsil of Puruliya district, West Bengal. It lies about 18.2 km from Sirkabad tehsil headquarters and around 17.9 km from Purulia district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Hensla is the Gram Panchayat for Hesla village.
The sections below provide essential information about Hesla village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Hesla is 331219. The village covers a geographical area of 777.81 hectares and has a pincode of 723154. Bokaro is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.
Location Map of Hesla
Population & Demographics of Hesla
This section provides population and demographic details of Hesla village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 4,574 | 2,307 | 2,267 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 678 | 351 | 327 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 740 | 371 | 369 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 232 | 117 | 115 |
| Literate Population | 2,402 | 1,468 | 934 |
| Illiterate Population | 2,172 | 839 | 1,333 |
Key population details of Hesla village are given below:
- Hesla village is a well-populated village with a total population of around 4,574, including approximately 2,307 males and 2,267 females, with a sex ratio of 982 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 740 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 232 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Hesla village is moderate, with a literacy rate of about 52.51%.
- There are around 946 households in Hesla village.
Transport & Connectivity of Hesla
Transport facilities help residents of Hesla village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Hesla
The following villages are located close to Hesla and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Hesla
- Where is Hesla located?
- Hesla village is located in Arsha Subdivision, Puruliya district, West Bengal, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Hesla?
- The Gram Panchayat of Hesla is Hensla (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Hesla?
- The pincode of Hesla is 723154.
- What is the population of Hesla?
- Hesla has a total population of 4,574, including 2,307 males and 2,267 females.
- How many households are there in Hesla?
- There are 946 households in Hesla.
- What is the literacy rate in Hesla?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Hesla is 52.51%. Male literacy is 63.63% and female literacy is 41.20%.