Khatin - Chhatarpur, Palamu

Khatin is a village situated in the Chhatarpur subdivision of Palamu district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chhatarpur and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Medininagar (daltonganj).

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khatin is 365513. The village covers a total geographical area of 201 hectares and falls under the 822113 pincode.

Khatin is administered under an Urban Local Body.

Population of Khatin

As per Census 2011, Khatin village has a total population of 2,887 people, consisting of 1,505 males and 1,382 females. The village has 496 households and a sex ratio of 918 females per 1,000 males. There are 452 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,790 literate and 1,097 illiterate residents. Additionally, 304 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,8871,5051,382
Child Population (0–6 yrs)452233219
Scheduled Castes (SC)304159145
Literate Population1,7901,071719
Illiterate Population1,097434663

Nearby Villages of Khatin

Khatin 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)
LohraiWest1.39 km
ChhatarpurEast1.47 km
BaraNorth-East1.63 km
MadanpurNorth-West1.87 km
Karma KalanSouth-West1.95 km
SarmaSouth-East2.39 km
RehraWest2.68 km
BelwanrWest2.86 km
GopalpurNorth-West3.09 km
MasihaniEast3.11 km

Transport and Connectivity of Khatin

The nearest railway station is Japla, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 133.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Medininagar (daltonganj) to Khatin is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

FAQs about Khatin

Where is Khatin located?

Khatin village is located in Chhatarpur Subdivision, Palamu district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the pincode of Khatin?

The pincode of Khatin is 822113.

What is the population of Khatin?

Khatin has a total population of 2,887, including 1,505 males and 1,382 females.

How many households are there in Khatin?

There are 496 households in Khatin.

What is the literacy rate in Khatin?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Khatin is 62.00%. Male literacy is 71.16% and female literacy is 52.03%.