Kahatta - Harischandrapur - I, Malda

Kahatta is a village situated in the Harischandrapur - I subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 27.1 km from Harischandrapur and around 64.9 km from English Bazar. Tulsihatta serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kahatta village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kahatta is 312028. The village covers a total geographical area of 73.89 hectares and falls under the 732140 pincode. Malda is the nearest town, located about 86 km away.

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

Population of Kahatta

According to the 2011 Census, Kahatta village had a total population of 905 people, including 472 males and 433 females, living in 223 households. The sex ratio was 917 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.90%, with male literacy at 68.40% and female literacy at 50.41%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 580, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

Nearby Villages of Kahatta

Kahatta 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 Kahatta

Kahatta is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Harischandrpur, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malda to Kahatta is about 86 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Kahatta is about 64.9 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kahatta

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

Health Facilities in Kahatta

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

FAQs about Kahatta