Khatni - Polba - Dadpur, Hooghly

Khatni is a village situated in the Polba - Dadpur subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 12.5 km from Polba and around 17.5 km from Chinsura. Polba serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khatni village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khatni is 325123. The village covers a total geographical area of 103.44 hectares and falls under the 712148 pincode. Bandel is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Khatni

As per Census 2011, Khatni village has a total population of 520 people, consisting of 269 males and 251 females. The village has 114 households and a sex ratio of 933 females per 1,000 males. There are 49 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 379 literate and 141 illiterate residents. Additionally, 198 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 12 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Khatni

Khatni 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 Khatni

Public transport in the Khatni is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Talandu, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bandel to Khatni is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Khatni is about 17.5 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khatni

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

Health Facilities in Khatni

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

FAQs about Khatni