Hetkahan

Block / Subdivision Jaipur
District Puruliya
State West Bengal

About Hetkahan

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Hetkahan village is 329895. Hetkahan village is located in Jaipur subdivision of Puruliya district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 4.7km away from sub-district headquarter Jaipur (tehsildar office) and 53.8km away from district headquarter Purulia. As per 2009 stats, Upankahan is the gram panchayat of Hetkahan village.

The total geographical area of village is 283.6 hectares. Hetkahan has a total population of 2,157 peoples, out of which male population is 1,095 while female population is 1,062. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 969 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of hetkahan village is 42.98% out of which 57.35% males and 28.15% females are literate. There are about 395 houses in hetkahan village. Pincode of hetkahan village locality is 723201.

Puruliya is nearest town to hetkahan village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 23km away.

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Population of Hetkahan

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 2,157 1,095 1,062
Literate Population 927 628 299
Illiterate Population 1,230 467 763

Connectivity of Hetkahan

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 5 - 10 km distance

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Frequently Asked Questions about Hetkahan

Where is Hetkahan located?

Hetkahan village is situated in Jaipur Subdivision, within the Puruliya district of West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Hetkahan?

The Gram Panchayat of Hetkahan is Upankahan (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.

What is the pincode of Hetkahan?

The pincode of Hetkahan is 723201, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.

What is the population of Hetkahan as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Hetkahan is 2,157, with 1,095 males and 1,062 females.

How many households are there in Hetkahan as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, Hetkahan village has a total of 395 households.

What is the literacy rate in Hetkahan as per the 2011 Census?

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Hetkahan is 42.98%. The male literacy rate is 57.35%, while the female literacy rate is 28.15%.