Hatibahal - Lahunipara, Sundargarh

Hatibahal is a village situated in the Lahunipara tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lahunipara and around 36 km from the district headquarters in Sundargarh. Kurda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hatibahal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hatibahal is 384901. The village covers a total geographical area of 193 hectares and falls under the 770044 pincode. Raurkela is the nearest town, located about 72 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 Bonai Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Sundargarh Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Hatibahal

As per Census 2011, Hatibahal village has a total population of 312 people, consisting of 160 males and 152 females. The village has 78 households and a sex ratio of 950 females per 1,000 males. There are 46 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 139 literate and 173 illiterate residents. Additionally, 6 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 281 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population312160152
Child Population (0–6 yrs)462422
Scheduled Castes (SC)642
Scheduled Tribes (ST)281143138
Literate Population1399346
Illiterate Population17367106

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
SanhatibahalSouth-East1.05 km
SankundeikelaNorth-West1.35 km
RamarudaSouth-West1.45 km
HaldikunchiNorth1.70 km
GundichanaliSouth-East1.94 km
NischintipurWest2.25 km
TalakudarEast2.34 km
KhendraposhSouth-West2.36 km
KudeikelaNorth-West2.76 km
KododihiSouth-West2.91 km

Transport and Connectivity of Hatibahal

Public transport in the Hatibahal is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Barsuan, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 79.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raurkela to Hatibahal is about 72 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.1 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Hatibahal is about 36 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Hatibahal

Where is Hatibahal located?

Hatibahal village is located in Lahunipara Tehsil, Sundargarh district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Hatibahal?

The Gram Panchayat of Hatibahal is Kurda.

What is the pincode of Hatibahal?

The pincode of Hatibahal is 770044.

What is the population of Hatibahal?

Hatibahal has a total population of 312, including 160 males and 152 females.

How many households are there in Hatibahal?

There are 78 households in Hatibahal.

What is the literacy rate in Hatibahal?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Hatibahal is 44.55%. Male literacy is 58.13% and female literacy is 30.26%.