Batura - Rafiganj, Aurangabad

Batura is a village situated in the Rafiganj subdivision of Aurangabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rafiganj and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Aurangabad. Balar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Batura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Batura is 253146. The village covers a total geographical area of 165 hectares and falls under the 824122 pincode. Rafiganj is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Batura village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Rafiganj Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Aurangabad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Batura

According to the 2011 Census, Batura village had a total population of 1,008 people, including 540 males and 468 females, living in 145 households. The sex ratio was 867 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.03%, with male literacy at 84.72% and female literacy at 58.95%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 248.

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

Nearby Villages of Batura

Batura 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 Batura

Public transport in the Batura is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rafiganj, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 135.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rafiganj to Batura is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Aurangabad to Batura is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Batura

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

Health Facilities in Batura

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

FAQs about Batura