Khatul - Goghat - II, Hooghly

Khatul is a village situated in the Goghat - II subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 11.1 km from Goghat and around 89.8 km from Chinsura. Bengai serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khatul village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khatul is 324122. The village covers a total geographical area of 210.26 hectares and falls under the 712611 pincode. Arambagh is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Khatul

As per Census 2011, Khatul village has a total population of 2,643 people, consisting of 1,346 males and 1,297 females. The village has 530 households and a sex ratio of 963 females per 1,000 males. There are 288 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,006 literate and 637 illiterate residents. Additionally, 960 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Khatul

Khatul 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 Khatul

Khatul is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Piardoba, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arambagh to Khatul is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Khatul is about 89.8 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khatul

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

Health Facilities in Khatul

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

FAQs about Khatul