Hatikhoj - Kesinga, Kalahandi

Hatikhoj is a village situated in the Kesinga tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kesinga and around 63 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Hatrikhoj serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hatikhoj village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hatikhoj is 422280. The village covers a total geographical area of 563 hectares and falls under the 766012 pincode. Kesinga is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Hatikhoj

According to the 2011 Census, Hatikhoj village had a total population of 1,711 people, including 910 males and 801 females, living in 494 households. The sex ratio was 880 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.15%, with male literacy at 81.92% and female literacy at 59.02%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 276, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 532.

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

Nearby Villages of Hatikhoj

Hatikhoj 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 Hatikhoj

Hatikhoj is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Badmal, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 20.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kesinga to Hatikhoj is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Hatikhoj is about 63 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Hatikhoj

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

Health Facilities in Hatikhoj

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

FAQs about Hatikhoj