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Hesalber Village

Hesalber is an inhabited village in Jhalda - II Block of Puruliya district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 331392, the Census 2011 record lists 702 people in 153 households and the reported area is 134.74 hectares. The local references include Jhalda - II CD Block and the nearest town reference is Jhalda at about 8 km.

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Quick answer: Hesalber is a village in Jhalda - II Block, Puruliya district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 331392 and 702 people in 153 households.
Village Code331392
Population702
Households153
Area134.74 hectares
Nearest TownJhalda

Key Village Facts

Village
Hesalber
Census Village Code
331392
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
153
Population
702
Male Population
342
Female Population
360
Sex Ratio
1,052.63
Area
134.74 hectares
Area
1.35 sq km
Nearest Town
Jhalda
Nearest Town Distance
8 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
723213
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Hesalber at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 702 people, 134.74 hectares of reported area and Jhalda as the nearest town reference for Hesalber, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictPuruliya
CD BlockJhalda - II
  • Hesalber falls under Jhalda - II Block in Puruliya district, West Bengal.
  • The Census village code is 331392.
  • The record lists 702 people living in 153 households.
  • The reported village area is 134.74 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 Calculated Values

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

Population Density521 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.59 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share26.92%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share3.28%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share20.4%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Hesalber in the official administrative record. Census village code 331392 and Jhalda - II CD Block.

State Census Code
19
District Census Code
340
Sub-district Census Code
02391
Village Census Code
331392
CD Block Code
0238
CD Block Name
Jhalda - II

Location and Distance

Jhalda is the nearest town listed for Hesalber, about 8 km away. Purulia is listed as the district headquarters at about 54.3 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Jhalda
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
16.5 km
District Headquarter
Purulia
Distance from District Headquarter
54.3 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Jhalda
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
8 km
Nearest Town
Jhalda
Distance from Nearest Town
8 km
Total Geographical Area
134.74 hectares
Area
1.35 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 702 people in 153 households, with 342 male residents and 360 female residents. The average household size is 4.59, and SC share is 26.92% and ST share is 3.28% for Hesalber. Population density works out to about 521 people per sq km.

Total Households
153
Total Population
702
Male Population
342
Female Population
360
Sex Ratio
1,052.63
Average Household Size
4.59
SC Population
189
SC Male Population
86
SC Female Population
103
SC Population Share
26.92
ST Population
23
ST Male Population
13
ST Female Population
10
ST Population Share
3.28
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Hesalber list 1 government primary school and 1 private 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
Private Primary School
Available
Private Primary School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

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

Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
17.66 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
3 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity rows cover roads, transport, communication and access-related facilities for Hesalber.

Tractors
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Hesalber include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre and ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Agricultural Marketing Society
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Community Centre
Available
Sports Field
Available
Sports Club Recreation Centre
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Hesalber is reported as 11 hours per day in summer and 11 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
11 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
11 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Hesalber show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Vegetables and Biri, net sown area is 102.94 hectares and irrigated land is 21 hectares (20.4% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Handicrafts Commodities First
Biri
Agricultural Commodities Second
Vegetables
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
14.14
Net Area Sown In Hectares
102.94
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
81.94 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
21.0
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
18 hectares

Other Available Details

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Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Hesalber village located?

Hesalber is in Jhalda - II Block of Puruliya district in West Bengal, India.

Which district is Hesalber village in?

Hesalber village is in Puruliya district.

Which state is Hesalber village in?

Hesalber village is in West Bengal.

Which block is Hesalber under?

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

What is the Census village code of Hesalber?

The Census village code of Hesalber is 331392.

What is the population of Hesalber village?

The village record lists 702 people and 153 households for Hesalber.

How many households are in Hesalber village?

The village record lists 153 households for Hesalber.

What is the male and female population of Hesalber?

The record lists 342 male residents and 360 female residents for Hesalber.

What is the sex ratio of Hesalber village?

The sex ratio of Hesalber is 1,052.63 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Hesalber village?

The reported geographical area of Hesalber is 134.74 hectares.

What is the population density of Hesalber village?

The approximate population density of Hesalber is 521 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Hesalber?

The nearest town listed for Hesalber is Jhalda, about 8 km away.

How far is Hesalber from the district headquarters?

Hesalber is about 54.3 km from Purulia, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Hesalber from the sub-district headquarters?

Hesalber is about 16.5 km from Jhalda, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Hesalber?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 private primary school for Hesalber.

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

For Hesalber, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Vegetables and Biri, net sown area is 102.94 hectares and irrigated land is 21 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

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

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Hesalber.

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.