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

According to the 2011 Census, Hatikucha village had a total population of 856 people, including 380 males and 476 females, living in 199 households. The sex ratio was 1,253 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.74%, with male literacy at 71.04% and female literacy at 65.16%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 246, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 269.

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

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:

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