Hatibala - Bhargama, Araria

Hatibala is a village situated in the Bhargama subdivision of Araria district, Bihar. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhargama and around 72 km from the district headquarters in Araria. Naya Bhargama serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hatibala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hatibala is 221686. The village covers a total geographical area of 310.31 hectares and falls under the 854102 pincode. Banmankhi is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Hatibala village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Raniganj Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Araria Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Hatibala

According to the 2011 Census, Hatibala village had a total population of 2,351 people, including 1,191 males and 1,160 females, living in 455 households. The sex ratio was 974 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 46.55%, with male literacy at 63.32% and female literacy at 29.32%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 533, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Hatibala

Hatibala is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Hatibala

Hatibala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Janakinagar, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 117.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Banmankhi to Hatibala is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Araria to Hatibala is about 72 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Hatibala

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Hatibala village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Hatibala

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Hatibala village are given below:

FAQs about Hatibala