Hatgaon - Murtijapur, Akola

Hatgaon is a village situated in the Murtijapur tehsil of Akola district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Murtijapur and around 46 km from the district headquarters in Akola. Hatgaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hatgaon is 530218. The village covers a total geographical area of 1507 hectares and falls under the 444107 pincode. Murtijapur is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

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

Population of Hatgaon

According to the 2011 Census, Hatgaon village had a total population of 5,952 people, including 3,062 males and 2,890 females, living in 1,408 households. The sex ratio was 944 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 91.60%, with male literacy at 94.78% and female literacy at 88.24%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,886, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 226.

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 Population5,9523,0622,890
Child Population (0–6 yrs)629323306
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,886985901
Scheduled Tribes (ST)226112114
Literate Population4,8762,5962,280
Illiterate Population1,076466610

Nearby Villages of Hatgaon

Hatgaon 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)
RamkhedSouth-West3.21 km
ArkhedSouth3.33 km
HendajNorth-East3.35 km
SonalaEast3.35 km
Shelu WetalWest3.37 km
PalsodaEast3.97 km
SherwadiSouth-West4.07 km
Kharab NavaleNorth-East4.29 km
LodhipurSouth4.32 km
DahatondaSouth-East4.41 km

Transport and Connectivity of Hatgaon

Hatgaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Murtajapur, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Murtijapur to Hatgaon is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Akola to Hatgaon is about 46 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Hatgaon

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Hatgaon

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

Where is Hatgaon located?

Hatgaon village is located in Murtijapur Tehsil, Akola district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Hatgaon?

Hatgaon is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Hatgaon?

The pincode of Hatgaon is 444107.

What is the population of Hatgaon?

Hatgaon had a total population of 5,952, including 3,062 males and 2,890 females.

How many households are there in Hatgaon?

Hatgaon had 1,408 households.

What is the literacy rate in Hatgaon?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Hatgaon was 91.60%. Male literacy was 94.78% and female literacy was 88.24%.