Hontopa - Anandpur, West Singhbhum

Hontopa is a village situated in the Anandpur subdivision of West Singhbhum district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 75 km from Chaibasa. Rundhikocha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hontopa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hontopa is 377677. The village covers a total geographical area of 258 hectares and falls under the 833201 pincode.

Hontopa village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Manoharpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Singhbhum Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Hontopa

According to the 2011 Census, Hontopa village had a total population of 440 people, including 210 males and 230 females, living in 68 households. The sex ratio was 1,095 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.38%, with male literacy at 69.01% and female literacy at 47.18%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 440.

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

Nearby Villages of Hontopa

Hontopa 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 Hontopa

Hontopa 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 Posotia, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 71.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Chaibasa to Hontopa is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Hontopa

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

Health Facilities in Hontopa

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

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