Hatgachha is a census town in Sankrail CD Block of Howrah Sadar subdivision in Howrah district in the Indian state of West Bengal. It is a part of Kolkata Urban Agglomeration.
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Hatgachha
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Census Town
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 Hatgachha
Location in West Bengal, India
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| Coordinates: 22.42°N 88.05°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | West Bengal |
| District | Howrah |
| Population
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| • Total | 5,980 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Bengali, English |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
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711316
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| Vehicle registration | WB |
| Lok Sabha constituency | Howrah |
| Vidhan Sabha constituency | Sankrail |
| Website | howrah |
Geography
Hatgachha is located at 22°25′27″N 88°03′08″E.
Demographics
As per 2011 Census of India Hatgachha had a total population of 5,980 of which 3,086 (52%) were males and 2,894 (48%) were females. Population below 6 years was 558. The total number of literates in Hatgachha was 4,842 (89.30% of the population over 6 years).
Hatgachha was part of Kolkata Urban Agglomeration in 2011 census.
As of 2001 India census, Hatgachha had a population of 5560. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Hatgachha has an average literacy rate of 80%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 84% and female literacy is 75%. In Hatgachha, 9% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Transport
Satyen Bose Road is the artery of the town.
Bus
Private Bus
- 69 Sankrail railway station – Howrah Station
Mini Bus
- 24 Sankrail railway station – Howrah Station
Bus Routes Without Numbers
- Sankrail railway station – New Town Shapoorji Housing Estate
- Sarenga (Kolatala More) – New Town Unitech
Train
Andul railway station on Howrah-Kharagpur line is the nearest railway station.