Hatkaluha - Labpur, Birbhum

Hatkaluha is a village situated in the Labpur subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 21.3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Labpur and around 54.4 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Jamna serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hatkaluha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hatkaluha is 317623. The village covers a total geographical area of 136.09 hectares and falls under the 731302 pincode. Bolpur is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

Hatkaluha village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Hatkaluha

According to the 2011 Census, Hatkaluha village had a total population of 1,840 people, including 935 males and 905 females, living in 391 households. The sex ratio was 968 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.29%, with male literacy at 79.80% and female literacy at 68.55%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 341.

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

Nearby Villages of Hatkaluha

Hatkaluha 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 Hatkaluha

Hatkaluha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jhamatpur Baharan, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bolpur to Hatkaluha is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Hatkaluha is about 54.4 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Hatkaluha

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

Health Facilities in Hatkaluha

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

FAQs about Hatkaluha