Hatikucha - Koida, Sundargarh

Hatikucha is a village situated in the Koida tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 35 km from Kamarposh Balang and around 175 km from Sundargarh. Gopna serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hatikucha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hatikucha is 384738. The village covers a total geographical area of 315 hectares and falls under the 770040 pincode. Raurkela is the nearest town, located about 55 km away.

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

Population of Hatikucha

As per Census 2011, Hatikucha village has a total population of 856 people, consisting of 380 males and 476 females. The village has 199 households and a sex ratio of 1,252 females per 1,000 males. There are 109 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 506 literate and 350 illiterate residents. Additionally, 246 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 269 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Hatikucha

Hatikucha 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 Hatikucha

Hatikucha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bimlagarh Junction, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 73.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raurkela to Hatikucha is about 55 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Hatikucha is about 175 km, with the usual travel time around ~5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Hatikucha

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

Health Facilities in Hatikucha

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

FAQs about Hatikucha