Hantala - Vijayraghavgarh, Katni

Hantala is a village situated in the Vijayraghavgarh tehsil of Katni district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Vijayraghavgarh and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Katni. Hantala village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hantala is 488540. The village covers a total geographical area of 303.99 hectares and falls under the 483775 pincode. Vijayraghavgarh is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Hantala

According to the 2011 Census, Hantala village had a total population of 1,304 people, including 671 males and 633 females, living in 265 households. The sex ratio was 943 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.53%, with male literacy at 86.07% and female literacy at 57.97%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 164, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 114.

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

Nearby Villages of Hantala

Hantala 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 Hantala

Hantala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Pipariya Kalan, while the nearest airport is Satna Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Vijayraghavgarh to Hantala is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Katni to Hantala is about 40 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 Hantala

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

Health Facilities in Hantala

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

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