Hatibahal - Rairakhol, Sambalpur

Hatibahal is a village situated in the Rairakhol tehsil of Sambalpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12.5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rairakhol and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Sambalpur. Badbahal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hatibahal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hatibahal is 382477. The village covers a total geographical area of 382 hectares and falls under the 768106 pincode. Redhakhol is the nearest town, located about 12.5 km away.

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

Population of Hatibahal

According to the 2011 Census, Hatibahal village had a total population of 126 people, including 65 males and 61 females, living in 33 households. The sex ratio was 938 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.28%, with male literacy at 93.44% and female literacy at 62.00%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Hatibahal

Hatibahal 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 Hatibahal

Hatibahal 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 Rairakhol, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Redhakhol to Hatibahal is about 12.5 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sambalpur to Hatibahal is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Hatibahal

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

Health Facilities in Hatibahal

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

FAQs about Hatibahal