Hapania - Habibpur, Malda

Hapania is a village situated in the Habibpur subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10.8 km from Habibpur and around 19.5 km from English Bazar. Bulbulchandi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hapania village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hapania is 313142. The village covers a total geographical area of 181.7 hectares and falls under the 732122 pincode. Englishbazar is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Hapania

According to the 2011 Census, Hapania village had a total population of 1,085 people, including 548 males and 537 females, living in 242 households. The sex ratio was 980 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 43.10%, with male literacy at 51.90% and female literacy at 34.37%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 76, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 859.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,085548537
Child Population (0–6 yrs)18710186
Scheduled Castes (SC)764135
Scheduled Tribes (ST)859429430
Literate Population387232155
Illiterate Population698316382

Nearby Villages of Hapania

Hapania 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 VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
SantailSouth-East0.84 km
Lota BhangaSouth1.05 km
TelipukurSouth-West1.26 km
AnailNorth-West1.36 km
KaranjabariNorth-East1.38 km
Panch PukuriaSouth-East1.57 km
Fakira KandarEast1.60 km
Dhala KandarWest1.64 km
PhulbhangaSouth1.68 km
Chak MahabatNorth1.91 km

Transport and Connectivity of Hapania

Hapania is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Malda Town, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 13.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Englishbazar to Hapania is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Hapania is about 19.5 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 Hapania

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Hapania

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Hapania

Where is Hapania located?

Hapania village is located in Habibpur Subdivision, Malda district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Hapania?

The Gram Panchayat of Hapania is Bulbulchandi.

What is the pincode of Hapania?

The pincode of Hapania is 732122.

What is the population of Hapania?

Hapania had a total population of 1,085, including 548 males and 537 females.

How many households are there in Hapania?

Hapania had 242 households.

What is the literacy rate in Hapania?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Hapania was 43.10%. Male literacy was 51.90% and female literacy was 34.37%.