Hatkondal - Durgkondal, Uttar Bastar Kanker

Hatkondal is a village situated in the Durgkondal tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Durgkondal and around 63 km from the district headquarters in Kanker. Hatkondal village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hatkondal is 447644. The village covers a total geographical area of 812.76 hectares and falls under the 494635 pincode. Bhanupratappur is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

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

Population of Hatkondal

According to the 2011 Census, Hatkondal village had a total population of 1,722 people, including 830 males and 892 females, living in 373 households. The sex ratio was 1,075 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.68%, with male literacy at 85.92% and female literacy at 64.11%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 122, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,077.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,722830892
Child Population (0–6 yrs)257120137
Scheduled Castes (SC)1226458
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1,077515562
Literate Population1,094610484
Illiterate Population628220408

Nearby Villages of Hatkondal

Hatkondal 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)
BargaonSouth2.21 km
BhirawahiEast2.22 km
KalagaonWest2.26 km
JhitkatolaNorth2.69 km
VainarNorth-East3.17 km
BinayakpurSouth3.95 km
ParrekodoNorth-East4.42 km
DuwaSouth-West4.48 km
KalangpuriNorth-West4.54 km
BhaismundiSouth-East4.60 km

Transport and Connectivity of Hatkondal

Hatkondal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dalli Rajhara, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 91.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhanupratappur to Hatkondal is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kanker to Hatkondal is about 63 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Hatkondal

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Hatkondal

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Hatkondal

Where is Hatkondal located?

Hatkondal village is located in Durgkondal Tehsil, Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Hatkondal?

Hatkondal is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Hatkondal?

The pincode of Hatkondal is 494635.

What is the population of Hatkondal?

Hatkondal had a total population of 1,722, including 830 males and 892 females.

How many households are there in Hatkondal?

Hatkondal had 373 households.

What is the literacy rate in Hatkondal?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Hatkondal was 74.68%. Male literacy was 85.92% and female literacy was 64.11%.