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

According to the 2011 Census, Hatibahal village had a total population of 312 people, including 160 males and 152 females, living in 78 households. The sex ratio was 950 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 52.26%, with male literacy at 68.38% and female literacy at 35.38%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 6, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 281.

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

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.

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:

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