Hathibed - Farsabahar, Jashpur

Hathibed is a village situated in the Farsabahar tehsil of Jashpur district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Farsabahar and around 120 km from the district headquarters in Jashpur Nagar. Hathibed village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hathibed is 434172. The village covers a total geographical area of 827.94 hectares and falls under the 496245 pincode. Pathalgaon is the nearest town, located about 70 km away.

Hathibed village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kunkuri Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Raigarh Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Hathibed

As per Census 2011, Hathibed village has a total population of 1,129 people, consisting of 565 males and 564 females. The village has 262 households and a sex ratio of 998 females per 1,000 males. There are 191 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 561 literate and 568 illiterate residents. Additionally, 450 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Hathibed are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,129565564
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1919794
Scheduled Tribes (ST)450226224
Literate Population561330231
Illiterate Population568235333

Nearby Villages of Hathibed

Hathibed 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KulharbudaNorth-West2.45 km
DandbandhiNorth2.81 km
Joranda JhariaEast3.17 km
Matipahar (chharra)South-East3.39 km
TelainWest3.83 km
JamtoliNorth4.77 km
TolmaSouth-West5.07 km
BhelwanNorth-East5.09 km
DalesarNorth-West5.36 km
KolhenjhariyaNorth-West5.65 km

Transport and Connectivity of Hathibed

Public transport in the Hathibed is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ibh2, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pathalgaon to Hathibed is about 70 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jashpur Nagar to Hathibed is about 120 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Hathibed

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Hathibed

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Hathibed

Where is Hathibed located?

Hathibed village is located in Farsabahar Tehsil, Jashpur district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Hathibed?

Hathibed is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Hathibed?

The pincode of Hathibed is 496245.

What is the population of Hathibed?

Hathibed has a total population of 1,129, including 565 males and 564 females.

How many households are there in Hathibed?

There are 262 households in Hathibed.

What is the literacy rate in Hathibed?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Hathibed is 49.69%. Male literacy is 58.41% and female literacy is 40.96%.