Hatkamalpur - Dhaniakhali, Hooghly

Hatkamalpur is a village situated in the Dhaniakhali subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 3.4 km from Dhaniakhali and around 37 km from Chinsura. Somaspur-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hatkamalpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hatkamalpur is 324640. The village covers a total geographical area of 100.88 hectares and falls under the 712302 pincode. Tarakeswar is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

Hatkamalpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Dhanekhali Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Hooghly Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Hatkamalpur

According to the 2011 Census, Hatkamalpur village had a total population of 500 people, including 257 males and 243 females, living in 117 households. The sex ratio was 946 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.85%, with male literacy at 75.86% and female literacy at 65.42%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 244, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 70.

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

Nearby Villages of Hatkamalpur

Hatkamalpur 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 Hatkamalpur

Hatkamalpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Hajigarh, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tarakeswar to Hatkamalpur is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Hatkamalpur is about 37 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 Hatkamalpur

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

Health Facilities in Hatkamalpur

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

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