Batera Village - Daundilohara, Balod

Batera is a village situated in the Daundilohara tehsil of Balod district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 2 km from Dondiluhara and around 67 km from Durg. Batera village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Batera is 443124. The village covers a total geographical area of 246.69 hectares and falls under the 491227 pincode. Daundi Lohara is the nearest town, located about 2 km away.

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

Population of Batera

As per Census 2011, Batera village has a total population of 702 people, consisting of 337 males and 365 females. The village has 130 households and a sex ratio of 1,083 females per 1,000 males. There are 73 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 498 literate and 204 illiterate residents. Additionally, 6 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 349 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Particulars Total Male Female
Total Population 702 337 365
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 73 43 30
Scheduled Castes (SC) 6 2 4
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 349 169 180
Literate Population 498 264 234
Illiterate Population 204 73 131

Nearby Villages of Batera

Batera 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 Village Direction Approx. Distance (Aerial)
JogibhatEast1.48 km
BhediNorth-East1.91 km
SiwaniSouth-East1.99 km
UretaWest2.98 km
KasahiWest3.37 km
Bhalu KonhaSouth3.55 km
BaihakuwaSouth-East3.74 km
BadgaonNorth-East3.74 km
AndiNorth-West4.01 km
GuramiSouth-West4.50 km

Transport and Connectivity of Batera

Batera is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Balod, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.7 km.

Connectivity Status Nearest Availability
Public Bus Service No Available within NA
Private Bus Service Yes Available within village
Railway Station No Available within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Daundi Lohara to Batera is about 2 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Durg to Batera is about 67 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Batera

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Batera

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

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

FAQs about Batera

Where is Batera located?

Batera village is located in Daundilohara Tehsil, Balod district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Batera?

Batera is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Batera?

The pincode of Batera is 491227.

What is the population of Batera?

Batera has a total population of 702, including 337 males and 365 females.

How many households are there in Batera?

There are 130 households in Batera.

What is the literacy rate in Batera?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Batera is 70.94%. Male literacy is 78.34% and female literacy is 64.11%.