Bhatanri - Rafiganj, Aurangabad

Bhatanri is a village situated in the Rafiganj subdivision of Aurangabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rafiganj and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Aurangabad. Bhetaniyan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhatanri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhatanri is 253094. The village covers a total geographical area of 136 hectares and falls under the 824125 pincode. Rafiganj is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Bhatanri village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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 Bhatanri

As per Census 2011, Bhatanri village has a total population of 619 people, consisting of 313 males and 306 females. The village has 84 households and a sex ratio of 977 females per 1,000 males. There are 111 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 319 literate and 300 illiterate residents. Additionally, 206 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population619313306
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1115358
Scheduled Castes (SC)206104102
Literate Population319191128
Illiterate Population300122178

Nearby Villages of Bhatanri

Bhatanri 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)
BiruaWest1.14 km
Kana KhapEast1.18 km
Balli BigahaNorth-East1.31 km
LukaNorth-West1.72 km
BalihariNorth-East1.82 km
AjhoSouth-East1.92 km
SimraSouth-West1.93 km
SaiyaraEast1.98 km
MajhauliSouth-East2.26 km
HarbansaNorth2.31 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bhatanri

Bhatanri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jakhim, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 131.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rafiganj to Bhatanri is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Aurangabad to Bhatanri is about 20 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 Bhatanri

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Bhatanri

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

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

FAQs about Bhatanri

Where is Bhatanri located?

Bhatanri village is located in Rafiganj Subdivision, Aurangabad district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bhatanri?

The Gram Panchayat of Bhatanri is Bhetaniyan.

What is the pincode of Bhatanri?

The pincode of Bhatanri is 824125.

What is the population of Bhatanri?

Bhatanri has a total population of 619, including 313 males and 306 females.

How many households are there in Bhatanri?

There are 84 households in Bhatanri.

What is the literacy rate in Bhatanri?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bhatanri is 51.53%. Male literacy is 61.02% and female literacy is 41.83%.