Habla Village - Amta - I, Howrah

Habla is a village situated in the Amta - I subdivision of Howrah district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 17.2 km from Amta and around 39 km from Howrah. Basantapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Habla village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Habla is 332658. The village covers a total geographical area of 115.06 hectares and falls under the 711408 pincode. Howrah is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

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

Population of Habla

As per Census 2011, Habla village has a total population of 1,175 people, consisting of 614 males and 561 females. The village has 269 households and a sex ratio of 913 females per 1,000 males. There are 170 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 635 literate and 540 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,170 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Particulars Total Male Female
Total Population 1,175 614 561
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 170 94 76
Scheduled Castes (SC) 1,170 611 559
Literate Population 635 389 246
Illiterate Population 540 225 315

Nearby Villages of Habla

Habla 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 Village Direction Approx. Distance (Aerial)
PearapurSouth-West0.95 km
Chak SadatEast1.25 km
BarueNorth1.34 km
BhupatipurSouth-East1.52 km
PurashNorth-West2.29 km
ManikaraWest2.45 km
MatoNorth2.48 km
BhetkeparaSouth2.55 km
Paschim GobindapurNorth-West2.61 km
BamunparaEast2.72 km

Transport and Connectivity of Habla

Public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the Habla. The nearest railway station is Haripal, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 24.6 km.

Connectivity Status Nearest Availability
Public Bus Service No Available within 5-10 km
Private Bus Service No Available within <5 km
Railway Station No Available within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Howrah to Habla is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Howrah to Habla is about 39 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 Habla

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Habla

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Habla 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 5-10 km

FAQs about Habla

Where is Habla located?

Habla village is located in Amta - I Subdivision, Howrah district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Habla?

The Gram Panchayat of Habla is Basantapur.

What is the pincode of Habla?

The pincode of Habla is 711408.

What is the population of Habla?

Habla has a total population of 1,175, including 614 males and 561 females.

How many households are there in Habla?

There are 269 households in Habla.

What is the literacy rate in Habla?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Habla is 54.04%. Male literacy is 63.36% and female literacy is 43.85%.