Indian Village Directory

Hirapur Village

Hirapur is an inhabited village in Jhalda - II Block of Puruliya district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 331488, the Census 2011 record lists 739 people in 150 households and the reported area is 68.5 hectares. The local references include Jhalda - II CD Block and the nearest town reference is Jhalda at about 9 km.

In short:

Hirapur is a village in Jhalda - II Block, Puruliya district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 331488 and 739 people in 150 households.

Village Code331488
Population739
Households150
Area68.5 hectares
Nearest TownJhalda

Detailed village profile

Hirapur at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 739 people, 68.5 hectares of reported area and Jhalda as the nearest town reference for Hirapur, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State West Bengal
District Puruliya
Block Jhalda - II
CD Block Jhalda - II
  • Hirapur falls under Jhalda - II Block in Puruliya district, West Bengal.
  • The Census village code is 331488.
  • The record lists 739 people living in 150 households.
  • The reported village area is 68.5 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, Drinking Water and Sanitation, 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
Hirapur
Census Village Code
331488
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
150
Population
739
Male Population
372
Female Population
367
Sex Ratio
986.56
Area
68.5 hectares
Area
0.69 sq km
Nearest Town
Jhalda
Nearest Town Distance
9 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
723213
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 1,078.83 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.93 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 19.89% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 6.09% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 32.5% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Hirapur in the official administrative record. Census village code 331488 and Jhalda - II CD Block.

State Census Code
19
District Census Code
340
Sub-district Census Code
02391
Village Census Code
331488
CD Block Code
0238
CD Block Name
Jhalda - II

Location and Distance

Jhalda is the nearest town listed for Hirapur, about 9 km away. Purulia is listed as the district headquarters at about 38.5 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Jhalda
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
8.1 km
District Headquarter
Purulia
Distance from District Headquarter
38.5 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Jhalda
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
9 km
Nearest Town
Jhalda
Distance from Nearest Town
9 km
Total Geographical Area
68.5 hectares
Area
0.69 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 739 people in 150 households, with 372 male residents and 367 female residents. The average household size is 4.93, and SC share is 19.89% and ST share is 6.09% for Hirapur. Population density works out to about 1,078.83 people per sq km.

Total Households
150
Total Population
739
Male Population
372
Female Population
367
Sex Ratio
986.56
Average Household Size
4.93
SC Population
147
SC Male Population
70
SC Female Population
77
SC Population Share
19.89
ST Population
45
ST Male Population
25
ST Female Population
20
ST Population Share
6.09
Village Status
Inhabited

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Hirapur 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 All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
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
6.07 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Telephone Landlines
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Hirapur include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and assembly polling station. 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
Sports Club Recreation Centre
Available
Cinema Video Hall
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Hirapur is reported as 12 hours per day in summer and 12 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
12 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
12 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Hirapur show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and Biri, net sown area is 46.94 hectares and irrigated land is 15.25 hectares (32.5% 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
5.26 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
10.23
Net Area Sown In Hectares
46.94
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
31.69 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
15.25
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
5.25 hectares
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
10 hectares

Map and Location

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Hirapur village located?

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

Which district is Hirapur village in?

Hirapur village is in Puruliya district.

Which state is Hirapur village in?

Hirapur village is in West Bengal.

Which block is Hirapur under?

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

What is the Census village code of Hirapur?

The Census village code of Hirapur is 331488.

What is the population of Hirapur village?

The village record lists 739 people and 150 households for Hirapur.

How many households are in Hirapur village?

The village record lists 150 households for Hirapur.

What is the male and female population of Hirapur?

The record lists 372 male residents and 367 female residents for Hirapur.

What is the sex ratio of Hirapur village?

The sex ratio of Hirapur is 986.56 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Hirapur village?

The reported geographical area of Hirapur is 68.5 hectares.

What is the population density of Hirapur village?

The approximate population density of Hirapur is 1,078.83 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Hirapur?

The nearest town listed for Hirapur is Jhalda, about 9 km away.

How far is Hirapur from the district headquarters?

Hirapur is about 38.5 km from Purulia, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Hirapur from the sub-district headquarters?

Hirapur is about 8.1 km from Jhalda, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

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

For Hirapur, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and Biri, net sown area is 46.94 hectares and irrigated land is 15.25 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Hirapur.

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

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

Is mobile phone coverage reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks mobile phone coverage as available in Hirapur.

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.