Hetjari Village Overview
Hetjari is a village in Arsha tehsil of Puruliya district, West Bengal. It lies about 14.7 km from Sirkabad tehsil headquarters and around 30.1 km from Purulia district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Hetgugui is the Gram Panchayat for Hetjari village.
The sections below provide essential information about Hetjari 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 Hetjari is 331153. The village covers a geographical area of 281.26 hectares and has a pincode of 723201. Bokaro is the nearest town, located about 55 km away.
Hetjari 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 Hetjari
Population & Demographics of Hetjari
This section provides population and demographic details of Hetjari village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,915 | 933 | 982 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 328 | 154 | 174 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 77 | 35 | 42 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 115 | 60 | 55 |
| Literate Population | 768 | 489 | 279 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,147 | 444 | 703 |
Key population details of Hetjari village are given below:
- Hetjari village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 1,915, including approximately 933 males and 982 females, with a sex ratio of 1052 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 77 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 115 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Hetjari village is moderate, with a literacy rate of about 40.10%.
- There are around 371 households in Hetjari village.
Transport & Connectivity of Hetjari
Transport facilities help residents of Hetjari 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 Hetjari
The following villages are located close to Hetjari 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 Hetjari
- Where is Hetjari located?
- Hetjari village is located in Arsha Subdivision, Puruliya district, West Bengal, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Hetjari?
- The Gram Panchayat of Hetjari is Hetgugui (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Hetjari?
- The pincode of Hetjari is 723201.
- What is the population of Hetjari?
- Hetjari has a total population of 1,915, including 933 males and 982 females.
- How many households are there in Hetjari?
- There are 371 households in Hetjari.
- What is the literacy rate in Hetjari?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Hetjari is 40.10%. Male literacy is 52.41% and female literacy is 28.41%.