Hatgachha - Uluberia - I, Howrah

Hatgachha is a village situated in the Uluberia - I subdivision of Howrah district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10.6 km from Uluberia and around 39.6 km from Howrah. Hatgachha-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hatgachha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hatgachha is 332976. The village covers a total geographical area of 203.9 hectares and falls under the 711316 pincode. Uluberia is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Hatgachha

According to the 2011 Census, Hatgachha village had a total population of 2,769 people, including 1,439 males and 1,330 females, living in 647 households. The sex ratio was 924 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.74%, with male literacy at 82.67% and female literacy at 72.54%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 335.

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

Nearby Villages of Hatgachha

Hatgachha 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 Hatgachha

Hatgachha is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bir Shibpur, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 21.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Uluberia to Hatgachha is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Howrah to Hatgachha is about 39.6 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 Hatgachha

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

Health Facilities in Hatgachha

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

FAQs about Hatgachha