Hatura - Hindol, Dhenkanal

Hatura is a village situated in the Hindol tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hindol and around 58 km from the district headquarters in Dhenkanal. Hatura village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hatura is 403045. The village covers a total geographical area of 168 hectares and falls under the 759020 pincode. Anugul is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

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

Population of Hatura

As per Census 2011, Hatura village has a total population of 997 people, consisting of 486 males and 511 females. The village has 272 households and a sex ratio of 1,051 females per 1,000 males. There are 108 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 700 literate and 297 illiterate residents. Additionally, 96 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 3 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population997486511
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1085157
Scheduled Castes (SC)964749
Scheduled Tribes (ST)321
Literate Population700368332
Illiterate Population297118179

Nearby Villages of Hatura

Hatura 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)
JayapangaSouth0.80 km
ChhelachheliNorth-West0.92 km
BalasarNorth1.58 km
GulehiEast2.21 km
PadaSouth2.37 km
KurumithaSouth-West2.48 km
TangisalNorth2.62 km
MahidharpurWest2.65 km
BanguSouth-East2.72 km
MahalundaNorth-East2.91 km

Transport and Connectivity of Hatura

Hatura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Meramandolil, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Anugul to Hatura is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dhenkanal to Hatura is about 58 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Hatura

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Hatura

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within <1 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Hatura

Where is Hatura located?

Hatura village is located in Hindol Tehsil, Dhenkanal district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Hatura?

Hatura is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Hatura?

The pincode of Hatura is 759020.

What is the population of Hatura?

Hatura has a total population of 997, including 486 males and 511 females.

How many households are there in Hatura?

There are 272 households in Hatura.

What is the literacy rate in Hatura?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Hatura is 70.21%. Male literacy is 75.72% and female literacy is 64.97%.