Hatwal - Ormanjhi, Ranchi

Hatwal is a village situated in the Ormanjhi subdivision of Ranchi district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ormanjhi and around 26 km from the district headquarters in Ranchi. Paancha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hatwal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hatwal is 373654. The village covers a total geographical area of 356 hectares and falls under the 834001 pincode.

Hatwal village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Hatwal

As per Census 2011, Hatwal village has a total population of 808 people, consisting of 408 males and 400 females. The village has 152 households and a sex ratio of 980 females per 1,000 males. There are 113 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 484 literate and 324 illiterate residents. Additionally, 9 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 166 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population808408400
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1135756
Scheduled Castes (SC)936
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1668680
Literate Population484284200
Illiterate Population324124200

Nearby Villages of Hatwal

Hatwal 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)
SawaiyaSouth-West1.70 km
Matatu (manatu)East1.86 km
MasniyaSouth1.92 km
PanchaNorth2.11 km
BaridihiNorth-West2.27 km
SidarmutaNorth-East2.93 km
Hurputoli(haruptoli)East3.19 km
Datma(utma)North-East3.22 km
SimaliyaSouth-West3.76 km
DardagWest3.85 km

Transport and Connectivity of Hatwal

Hatwal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gangaghat, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 19.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Ranchi to Hatwal is about 26 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Hatwal

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Hatwal

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Hatwal 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 Hatwal

Where is Hatwal located?

Hatwal village is located in Ormanjhi Subdivision, Ranchi district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Hatwal?

The Gram Panchayat of Hatwal is Paancha.

What is the pincode of Hatwal?

The pincode of Hatwal is 834001.

What is the population of Hatwal?

Hatwal has a total population of 808, including 408 males and 400 females.

How many households are there in Hatwal?

There are 152 households in Hatwal.

What is the literacy rate in Hatwal?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Hatwal is 59.90%. Male literacy is 69.61% and female literacy is 50.00%.