Bathani - Sonhaula, Bhagalpur

Bathani is a village situated in the Sonhaula subdivision of Bhagalpur district, Bihar. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sonhaula and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Bhagalpur. Madhopur Bathani serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bathani village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bathani is 240288. The village covers a total geographical area of 80 hectares and falls under the 813204 pincode. Bhagalpur is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Bathani

According to the 2011 Census, Bathani village had a total population of 190 people, including 91 males and 99 females, living in 38 households. The sex ratio was 1,088 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.06%, with male literacy at 67.53% and female literacy at 58.75%.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1909199
Child Population (0–6 yrs)331419
Scheduled Castes (SC)000
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population995247
Illiterate Population913952

Nearby Villages of Bathani

Bathani 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)
KamalpurEast1.35 km
Chari SandiNorth-East1.96 km
GhansuraSouth-West2.33 km
TilariWest2.42 km
RarhuiEast2.45 km
HoridihSouth2.61 km
NemthuNorth2.74 km
Sonsa Dharmu ChakNorth-West3.20 km
RohuaNorth-East3.25 km
NatesarSouth3.25 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bathani

Bathani is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Natesar, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 102.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhagalpur to Bathani is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bathani

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

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

Health Facilities in Bathani

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Bathani

Where is Bathani located?

Bathani village is located in Sonhaula Subdivision, Bhagalpur district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bathani?

The Gram Panchayat of Bathani is Madhopur Bathani.

What is the pincode of Bathani?

The pincode of Bathani is 813204.

What is the population of Bathani?

Bathani had a total population of 190, including 91 males and 99 females.

How many households are there in Bathani?

Bathani had 38 households.

What is the literacy rate in Bathani?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bathani was 63.06%. Male literacy was 67.53% and female literacy was 58.75%.