Indian Village Directory

Hepad Village

Hepad is an inhabited village in Jhalda - I Block of Puruliya district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 331311, the Census 2011 record lists 1,315 people in 276 households and the reported area is 734.59 hectares. The local references include Jhalda - I CD Block and the nearest town reference is Jhalda at about 22 km.

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Quick answer: Hepad is a village in Jhalda - I Block, Puruliya district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 331311 and 1,315 people in 276 households.
Village Code331311
Population1,315
Households276
Area734.59 hectares
Nearest TownJhalda

Key Village Facts

Village
Hepad
Census Village Code
331311
State
West Bengal
State Census Code
19
District
Puruliya
District Census Code
340
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Jhalda - I
Sub-district Census Code
02390
CD Block
Jhalda - I
Households
276
Population
1,315
Male Population
671
Female Population
644
Sex Ratio
959.76
Area
734.59 hectares
Area
7.35 sq km
Nearest Town
Jhalda
Nearest Town Distance
22 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
723212
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Hepad at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,315 people, 734.59 hectares of reported area and Jhalda as the nearest town reference for Hepad, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictPuruliya
CD BlockJhalda - I
  • Hepad falls under Jhalda - I Block in Puruliya district, West Bengal.
  • The Census village code is 331311.
  • The record lists 1,315 people living in 276 households.
  • The reported village area is 734.59 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Jhalda.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

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Data Sources and Verification

This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.

Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density179.01 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.76 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share12.02%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share9.58%Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Hepad in the official administrative record. Census village code 331311 and Jhalda - I CD Block.

State Census Code
19
District Census Code
340
Sub-district Census Code
02390
Village Census Code
331311
CD Block Code
0237
CD Block Name
Jhalda - I

Location and Distance

Jhalda is the nearest town listed for Hepad, about 22 km away. Purulia is listed as the district headquarters at about 67.1 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Jhalda
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
27.5 km
District Headquarter
Purulia
Distance from District Headquarter
67.1 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Jhalda
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
22 km
Nearest Town
Jhalda
Distance from Nearest Town
22 km
Total Geographical Area
734.59 hectares
Area
7.35 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,315 people in 276 households, with 671 male residents and 644 female residents. The average household size is 4.76, and SC share is 12.02% and ST share is 9.58% for Hepad. Population density works out to about 179.01 people per sq km.

Total Households
276
Total Population
1,315
Male Population
671
Female Population
644
Sex Ratio
959.76
Average Household Size
4.76
SC Population
158
SC Male Population
85
SC Female Population
73
SC Population Share
12.02
ST Population
126
ST Male Population
64
ST Female Population
62
ST Population Share
9.58
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Hepad list 2 government primary schools. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
2
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
2

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Hepad. Verify current services locally before medical use.

Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Mbbs Degree Count
2
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count
2

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Hepad include hand pump water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
276.78 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Hepad include mobile phone coverage. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Animal Cart
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Hepad include Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Agricultural Marketing Society
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Hepad is reported as 21 hours per day in summer and 22 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.

Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
21 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
22 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Hepad show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and net sown area is 292.95 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
164.86
Net Area Sown In Hectares
292.95
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
292.95 hectares

Other Available Details

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Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Hepad

The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.

Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.

Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
More than 10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
1
Banks in Matched Records
1
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN, district and local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 1 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Punjab National Bank 1 100%

Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records

These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Punjab National Bank ATM 723212 Puruliya Jhalda - I Jargo Purulia Jargo, Purulia-723212, Puruliya, West Bengal, 723212

Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.

ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Hepad village located?

Hepad is in Jhalda - I Block of Puruliya district in West Bengal, India.

Which district is Hepad village in?

Hepad village is in Puruliya district.

Which state is Hepad village in?

Hepad village is in West Bengal.

Which block is Hepad under?

Hepad comes under Jhalda - I Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Hepad?

The Census village code of Hepad is 331311.

What is the population of Hepad village?

The village record lists 1,315 people and 276 households for Hepad.

How many households are in Hepad village?

The village record lists 276 households for Hepad.

What is the male and female population of Hepad?

The record lists 671 male residents and 644 female residents for Hepad.

What is the sex ratio of Hepad village?

The sex ratio of Hepad is 959.76 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Hepad village?

The reported geographical area of Hepad is 734.59 hectares.

What is the population density of Hepad village?

The approximate population density of Hepad is 179.01 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Hepad?

The nearest town listed for Hepad is Jhalda, about 22 km away.

How far is Hepad from the district headquarters?

Hepad is about 67.1 km from Purulia, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Hepad from the sub-district headquarters?

Hepad is about 27.5 km from Jhalda, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Hepad?

The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools for Hepad.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Hepad?

For Hepad, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and net sown area is 292.95 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Hepad?

The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Hepad. These records include 1 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks a primary school as available in Hepad.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.