Hathigarh - Bagbahra, Mahasamund

Hathigarh is a village situated in the Bagbahra tehsil of Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bagbahara and around 41 km from the district headquarters in Mahasamund. Gaboud serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hathigarh village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hathigarh is 446724. The village covers a total geographical area of 285.76 hectares and falls under the 493449 pincode. Bagbahara is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Hathigarh

According to the 2011 Census, Hathigarh village had a total population of 552 people, including 286 males and 266 females, living in 114 households. The sex ratio was 930 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.60%, with male literacy at 77.31% and female literacy at 59.47%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 265, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 175.

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

Nearby Villages of Hathigarh

Hathigarh 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 Hathigarh

Hathigarh is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bagbahra, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 24.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagbahara to Hathigarh is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mahasamund to Hathigarh is about 41 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Hathigarh

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

Health Facilities in Hathigarh

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

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