Habla - 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 Pradhan 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

According to the 2011 Census, Habla village had a total population of 1,175 people, including 614 males and 561 females, living in 269 households. The sex ratio was 914 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.18%, with male literacy at 74.81% and female literacy at 50.72%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,170.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Habla