Batani - Chapra, Saran

Batani is a village situated in the Chapra subdivision of Saran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chapra and around 10 km from the district headquarters in Chhapra. Badalu Tola serves as the Gram Panchayat for Batani village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Batani is 233666. The village covers a total geographical area of 62 hectares and falls under the 841414 pincode. Chapra is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Batani

According to the 2011 Census, Batani village had a total population of 1,245 people, including 630 males and 615 females, living in 191 households. The sex ratio was 976 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.96%, with male literacy at 67.05% and female literacy at 48.84%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 153.

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 Population1,245630615
Child Population (0–6 yrs)20811197
Scheduled Castes (SC)1537182
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population601348253
Illiterate Population644282362

Nearby Villages of Batani

Batani 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)
Sujan ChhapraWest0.67 km
Bahoran TolaSouth-West0.78 km
KoreyaNorth1.26 km
Parsotim ChhapraSouth-West1.26 km
BadlutolaEast1.33 km
Nandlal ChhapraWest1.37 km
LohraSouth1.39 km
MadariaNorth-West1.51 km
Amar ChhapraSouth-West1.88 km
ItahiaWest1.90 km

Transport and Connectivity of Batani

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Batani. The nearest railway station is Khairah, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chapra to Batani is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chhapra to Batani is about 10 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Batani

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Batani

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Batani

Where is Batani located?

Batani village is located in Chapra Subdivision, Saran district, Bihar, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Batani?

The Gram Panchayat of Batani is Badalu Tola.

What is the pincode of Batani?

The pincode of Batani is 841414.

What is the population of Batani?

Batani had a total population of 1,245, including 630 males and 615 females.

How many households are there in Batani?

Batani had 191 households.

What is the literacy rate in Batani?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Batani was 57.96%. Male literacy was 67.05% and female literacy was 48.84%.