Hatia
Hatia is a small town and railway station in Ranchi district, Jharkhand, India. It is adjacent to Ranchi, the capital of Jharkhand. One of the premier technical institutions in the field of Metallurgical engineering, the National Institute of Foundry and Forge Technology, is situated here. Hatia developed as a suburb of Ranchi, the capital city of Jharkhand. Away from the rush in the main city, this part of Ranchi is comparatively quiet and calm. With HEC developing a huge infrastructural set up in the area, Hatia is one of the largest and most well-maintained dwelling destinations in Ranchi.
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  Hatia Location in Jharkhand, India  Hatia Hatia (India) | |
| Coordinates: 23.30°N 85.30°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Jharkhand |
| District | Ranchi |
| Founded by | Ani Nath Shahdeo |
| Elevation | 641 m (2,103 ft) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Hindi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Vehicle registration | JH |
Besides NIFFT, Heavy Engineering Corporation, one of the largest engineering companies in India, is situated in Hatia.
Etymology
The name "Hatia" derive from "Hat" which means "Market. The Hat was established by King of Barkagarh Ani Nath Shahdeo.[1]
Geography
Hatia is located at 23.30°N 85.30°E.[2] It has an average elevation of 641 m (2,103 ft).
Transport
Hatia Station is the railway station serving the city of Hatia. It serves as the terminal station of several train, and many trains pass through it.
References
- Krishna, Sanjay. Jharkhand Ke Parva-Tayohar, Mele Aur Paryatan Sthal. ISBN 9789351866336.
- Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Hatia