Hatbele - Kalna - I, Purba Bardhaman

Hatbele is a village situated in the Kalna - I subdivision of Purba Bardhaman district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 16.5 km from Kalna. Sultanpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hatbele village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hatbele is 320465. The village covers a total geographical area of 190.66 hectares and falls under the 713409 pincode. Kalna is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Hatbele village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kalna Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bardhaman Purba Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Hatbele

As per Census 2011, Hatbele village has a total population of 2,824 people, consisting of 1,444 males and 1,380 females. The village has 694 households and a sex ratio of 955 females per 1,000 males. There are 279 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,892 literate and 932 illiterate residents. Additionally, 781 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 308 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,8241,4441,380
Child Population (0–6 yrs)279132147
Scheduled Castes (SC)781378403
Scheduled Tribes (ST)308161147
Literate Population1,8921,077815
Illiterate Population932367565

Nearby Villages of Hatbele

Hatbele 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)
HridaypurNorth-West1.08 km
BaitiparaSouth-East1.49 km
BhatraNorth1.67 km
GopalpurWest1.79 km
DearaEast1.89 km
TehataSouth1.96 km
SuiparaSouth-West2.08 km
KasimpurNorth2.12 km
UplatiNorth-West2.23 km
BasatpurSouth-East2.48 km

Transport and Connectivity of Hatbele

Hatbele is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Dhatrigram, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kalna to Hatbele is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Hatbele

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Hatbele

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Hatbele

Where is Hatbele located?

Hatbele village is located in Kalna - I Subdivision, Purba Bardhaman district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Hatbele?

The Gram Panchayat of Hatbele is Sultanpur.

What is the pincode of Hatbele?

The pincode of Hatbele is 713409.

What is the population of Hatbele?

Hatbele has a total population of 2,824, including 1,444 males and 1,380 females.

How many households are there in Hatbele?

There are 694 households in Hatbele.

What is the literacy rate in Hatbele?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Hatbele is 67.00%. Male literacy is 74.58% and female literacy is 59.06%.