Hethjambad Village Overview
Hethjambad is a village in Arsha tehsil of Puruliya district, West Bengal. It lies about 5.3 km from Sirkabad tehsil headquarters and around 15.8 km from Purulia district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Sirkabad is the Gram Panchayat for Hethjambad village.
The sections below provide essential information about Hethjambad 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 Hethjambad is 331202. The village covers a geographical area of 214.08 hectares and has a pincode of 723154. Bokaro is the nearest town, located about 67 km away.
Hethjambad village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head of the village. For political representation, the village falls under the Baghmundi Vidhan Sabha constituency and the Purulia Lok Sabha constituency. The local administration looks after basic civic facilities and development activities within the village.
Location Map of Hethjambad
Population & Demographics of Hethjambad
This section provides population and demographic details of Hethjambad village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 363 | 173 | 190 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 65 | 24 | 41 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 60 | 25 | 35 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 216 | 107 | 109 |
| Literate Population | 127 | 89 | 38 |
| Illiterate Population | 236 | 84 | 152 |
Key population details of Hethjambad village are given below:
- Hethjambad village is a small village with a total population of around 363, including approximately 173 males and 190 females, with a sex ratio of 1098 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 60 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 216 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Hethjambad village is low, with a literacy rate of about 34.99%.
- There are around 71 households in Hethjambad village.
Transport & Connectivity of Hethjambad
Transport facilities help residents of Hethjambad 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 5 - 10 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Hethjambad
The following villages are located close to Hethjambad 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 Hethjambad
- Where is Hethjambad located?
- Hethjambad village is located in Arsha Subdivision, Puruliya district, West Bengal, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Hethjambad?
- The Gram Panchayat of Hethjambad is Sirkabad (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Hethjambad?
- The pincode of Hethjambad is 723154.
- What is the population of Hethjambad?
- Hethjambad has a total population of 363, including 173 males and 190 females.
- How many households are there in Hethjambad?
- There are 71 households in Hethjambad.
- What is the literacy rate in Hethjambad?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Hethjambad is 34.99%. Male literacy is 51.45% and female literacy is 20.00%.