Where is Hankasara village located?
Hankasara is in Jhalda - II Block of Puruliya district in West Bengal, India.
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Hankasara Village
Hankasara is an inhabited village in Jhalda - II Block of Puruliya district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 331426, the Census 2011 record lists 906 people in 175 households and the reported area is 162.31 hectares. The local references include Jhalda - II CD Block and the nearest town reference is Jhalda at about 10 km.
Hankasara is a village in Jhalda - II Block, Puruliya district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 331426 and 906 people in 175 households.
Village Code331426
Population906
Households175
Area162.31 hectares
Nearest TownJhalda
Detailed village profile
Hankasara at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 906 people, 162.31 hectares of reported area and Jhalda as the nearest town reference for Hankasara, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Hankasara falls under Jhalda - II Block in Puruliya district, West Bengal.
- The Census village code is 331426.
- The record lists 906 people living in 175 households.
- The reported village area is 162.31 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
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- Census and Amenities
- Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
- DCHB Publisher
- Registrar General of India, Government of India
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Hankasara
- Census Village Code
- 331426
- State
- West Bengal
- State Census Code
- 19
- District
- Puruliya
- District Census Code
- 340
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Jhalda - II
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02391
- CD Block
- Jhalda - II
- Households
- 175
- Population
- 906
- Male Population
- 456
- Female Population
- 450
- Sex Ratio
- 986.84
- Area
- 162.31 hectares
- Area
- 1.62 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Jhalda
- Nearest Town Distance
- 10 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 723215
- Reference Year
- 2009
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density
558.19 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size
5.18 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share
2.1%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share
2.65%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share
31.6%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Hankasara in the official administrative record. Census village code 331426 and Jhalda - II CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 19
- District Census Code
- 340
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02391
- Village Census Code
- 331426
- CD Block Code
- 0238
- CD Block Name
- Jhalda - II
Location and Distance
Jhalda is the nearest town listed for Hankasara, about 10 km away. Purulia is listed as the district headquarters at about 39.2 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Jhalda
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 19.7 km
- District Headquarter
- Purulia
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 39.2 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Jhalda
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 10 km
- Nearest Town
- Jhalda
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 10 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 162.31 hectares
- Area
- 1.62 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 906 people in 175 households, with 456 male residents and 450 female residents. The average household size is 5.18, and SC share is 2.1% and ST share is 2.65% for Hankasara. Population density works out to about 558.19 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 175
- Total Population
- 906
- Male Population
- 456
- Female Population
- 450
- Sex Ratio
- 986.84
- Average Household Size
- 5.18
- SC Population
- 19
- SC Male Population
- 9
- SC Female Population
- 10
- SC Population Share
- 2.1
- ST Population
- 24
- ST Male Population
- 14
- ST Female Population
- 10
- ST Population Share
- 2.65
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Hankasara list 1 government primary school. 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
- 1
- Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
- Available
- Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
- 1
- Government Primary School
- Available
- Government Primary School Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Hankasara include hand pump water, river or canal 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 All Year
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions in Summer
- Available
- River Canal
- Available
- Tank Pond Lake
- Available
- No Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- No Organized Street Garbage System
- Available
- Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
- 29.14 hectares
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 0.32 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Hankasara include mobile phone coverage. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Hankasara include cooperative bank, self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and PDS shop. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- Cooperative Bank
- Available
- Self Help Group SHG
- Available
- Public Distribution System PDS Shop
- Available
- Weekly Haat
- Available
- Agricultural Marketing Society
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Community Centre
- Available
- Sports Field
- Available
- Sports Club Recreation Centre
- Available
- Cinema Video Hall
- Available
- Public Library
- Available
- Public Reading Room
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
- Birth And Death Registration Office
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Hankasara is reported as 15 hours per day in summer and 15 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
- 15 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 15 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Hankasara show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and Biri, net sown area is 100.49 hectares and irrigated land is 31.8 hectares (31.6% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Paddy
- Handicrafts Commodities First
- Biri
- Forest Area In Hectares
- 5.28 hectares
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 27.4
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 100.49
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 68.69 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 31.8
- Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
- 31.48 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
- Nutritional Centres Others
- Available
- Noindex
- False
Map and Location
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Which district is Hankasara village in?
Hankasara village is in Puruliya district.
Which state is Hankasara village in?
Hankasara village is in West Bengal.
Which block is Hankasara under?
Hankasara comes under Jhalda - II Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Hankasara?
The Census village code of Hankasara is 331426.
What is the population of Hankasara village?
The village record lists 906 people and 175 households for Hankasara.
How many households are in Hankasara village?
The village record lists 175 households for Hankasara.
What is the male and female population of Hankasara?
The record lists 456 male residents and 450 female residents for Hankasara.
What is the sex ratio of Hankasara village?
The sex ratio of Hankasara is 986.84 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Hankasara village?
The reported geographical area of Hankasara is 162.31 hectares.
What is the population density of Hankasara village?
The approximate population density of Hankasara is 558.19 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Hankasara?
The nearest town listed for Hankasara is Jhalda, about 10 km away.
How far is Hankasara from the district headquarters?
Hankasara is about 39.2 km from Purulia, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Hankasara from the sub-district headquarters?
Hankasara is about 19.7 km from Jhalda, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Hankasara?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Hankasara.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Hankasara?
For Hankasara, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and Biri, net sown area is 100.49 hectares and irrigated land is 31.8 hectares.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
Yes. The village record marks a primary school as available in Hankasara.
Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?
No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Hankasara.