Hatimari - Gazole, Malda

Hatimari is a village situated in the Gazole subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 4.9 km from Gazole and around 23.8 km from English Bazar. Gazole-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hatimari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hatimari is 312527. The village covers a total geographical area of 57.62 hectares and falls under the 732124 pincode. Old Malda is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Hatimari

As per Census 2011, Hatimari village has a total population of 696 people, consisting of 349 males and 347 females. The village has 178 households and a sex ratio of 994 females per 1,000 males. There are 66 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 455 literate and 241 illiterate residents. Additionally, 153 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 227 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population696349347
Child Population (0–6 yrs)663729
Scheduled Castes (SC)1538172
Scheduled Tribes (ST)227108119
Literate Population455251204
Illiterate Population24198143

Nearby Villages of Hatimari

Hatimari 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)
BasudhaWest0.76 km
DharailNorth1.20 km
JotjaduEast1.42 km
FatepurNorth-East1.59 km
MalanchaNorth-West1.96 km
Khord BabupurWest1.98 km
KharnunaWest2.00 km
RanipurNorth-East2.15 km
GhaksolEast2.20 km
MirzadpurNorth2.24 km

Transport and Connectivity of Hatimari

Hatimari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Eklakhi, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 13.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Old Malda to Hatimari is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Hatimari is about 23.8 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 Hatimari

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Hatimari

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Hatimari

Where is Hatimari located?

Hatimari village is located in Gazole Subdivision, Malda district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Hatimari?

The Gram Panchayat of Hatimari is Gazole-ii.

What is the pincode of Hatimari?

The pincode of Hatimari is 732124.

What is the population of Hatimari?

Hatimari has a total population of 696, including 349 males and 347 females.

How many households are there in Hatimari?

There are 178 households in Hatimari.

What is the literacy rate in Hatimari?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Hatimari is 65.37%. Male literacy is 71.92% and female literacy is 58.79%.