Hatnagar - Gazole, Malda

Hatnagar is a village situated in the Gazole subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 11.5 km from Gazole and around 36.5 km from English Bazar. Salaidanga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hatnagar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hatnagar is 312750. The village covers a total geographical area of 306.59 hectares and falls under the 732124 pincode. Old Malda is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Hatnagar

As per Census 2011, Hatnagar village has a total population of 2,081 people, consisting of 1,028 males and 1,053 females. The village has 486 households and a sex ratio of 1,024 females per 1,000 males. There are 241 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,174 literate and 907 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,805 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 222 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Hatnagar

Hatnagar 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 Hatnagar

Hatnagar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mahanagar, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 20.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Old Malda to Hatnagar is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Hatnagar is about 36.5 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 Hatnagar

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

Health Facilities in Hatnagar

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

FAQs about Hatnagar