Hatni - Pandua, Hooghly

Hatni is a village situated in the Pandua subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 15.1 km from Pandua and around 40.5 km from Chinsura. Haraldaspur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hatni village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hatni is 324805. The village covers a total geographical area of 306.27 hectares and falls under the 712134 pincode. Memari is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

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

Population of Hatni

As per Census 2011, Hatni village has a total population of 1,893 people, consisting of 966 males and 927 females. The village has 447 households and a sex ratio of 959 females per 1,000 males. There are 185 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,173 literate and 720 illiterate residents. Additionally, 663 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 738 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,893966927
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1859590
Scheduled Castes (SC)663348315
Scheduled Tribes (ST)738359379
Literate Population1,173675498
Illiterate Population720291429

Nearby Villages of Hatni

Hatni 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)
BasudebpurNorth-East1.11 km
KulupukhuriaSouth-West1.25 km
PairaSouth-East1.46 km
ChinaEast1.72 km
NuniaNorth-East1.91 km
DantsarWest1.92 km
TarajolWest1.98 km
BerelaNorth2.05 km
AtkulaEast2.09 km
BilsaraSouth-West2.62 km

Transport and Connectivity of Hatni

Hatni is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bainchi, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Memari to Hatni is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Hatni is about 40.5 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Hatni

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Hatni

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Hatni

Where is Hatni located?

Hatni village is located in Pandua Subdivision, Hooghly district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Hatni?

The Gram Panchayat of Hatni is Haraldaspur.

What is the pincode of Hatni?

The pincode of Hatni is 712134.

What is the population of Hatni?

Hatni has a total population of 1,893, including 966 males and 927 females.

How many households are there in Hatni?

There are 447 households in Hatni.

What is the literacy rate in Hatni?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Hatni is 61.97%. Male literacy is 69.88% and female literacy is 53.72%.