Hatiapara - Balurghat, Dakshin Dinajpur

Hatiapara is a village situated in the Balurghat subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 3.8 km from Balurghat, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Danga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hatiapara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hatiapara is 311203. The village covers a total geographical area of 101.05 hectares and falls under the 733103 pincode. Balurghat is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Hatiapara

According to the 2011 Census, Hatiapara village had a total population of 428 people, including 226 males and 202 females, living in 123 households. The sex ratio was 894 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.35%, with male literacy at 76.92% and female literacy at 59.12%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 83, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 343.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population428226202
Child Population (0–6 yrs)523121
Scheduled Castes (SC)834538
Scheduled Tribes (ST)343180163
Literate Population257150107
Illiterate Population1717695

Nearby Villages of Hatiapara

Hatiapara 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)
MadhabparaNorth-West0.79 km
HatisalaEast0.83 km
JangalpurSouth1.04 km
SonkairNorth-East1.16 km
DangaSouth-West1.44 km
EkmailSouth-East1.51 km
SatiharNorth1.74 km
Chak BijoyshriNorth-West1.78 km
BijoyshriNorth1.83 km
KamalpukurNorth-East2.03 km

Transport and Connectivity of Hatiapara

Hatiapara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Balurghat, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 0.9 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balurghat to Hatiapara is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Hatiapara is about 5.9 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Hatiapara

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within <1 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Hatiapara

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within <1 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within <1 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Hatiapara

Where is Hatiapara located?

Hatiapara village is located in Balurghat Subdivision, Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Hatiapara?

The Gram Panchayat of Hatiapara is Danga.

What is the pincode of Hatiapara?

The pincode of Hatiapara is 733103.

What is the population of Hatiapara?

Hatiapara had a total population of 428, including 226 males and 202 females.

How many households are there in Hatiapara?

Hatiapara had 123 households.

What is the literacy rate in Hatiapara?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Hatiapara was 68.35%. Male literacy was 76.92% and female literacy was 59.12%.