Batsara - Sidhaw, Pashchim Champaran

Batsara is a village situated in the Sidhaw subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sidhaw and around 82 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Binwaliya Bodsar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Batsara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Batsara is 216050. The village covers a total geographical area of 384.4 hectares and falls under the 845105 pincode. Bagha is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Batsara village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Valmiki Nagar Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Batsara

According to the 2011 Census, Batsara village had a total population of 1,661 people, including 868 males and 793 females, living in 331 households. The sex ratio was 914 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.08%, with male literacy at 77.81% and female literacy at 61.40%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 614, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 50.

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

Nearby Villages of Batsara

Batsara 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 Batsara

Batsara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Valmikinagar Rd, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagha to Batsara is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Batsara is about 82 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Batsara

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

Health Facilities in Batsara

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

FAQs about Batsara