Batar - Darhi, Bemetara

Batar is a village situated in the Darhi tehsil of Bemetara district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 25 km from Bemetara and around 100 km from Durg. Batar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Batar is 441936. The village covers a total geographical area of 259.7 hectares and falls under the 491335 pincode. Bemetara is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Batar

As per Census 2011, Batar village has a total population of 613 people, consisting of 309 males and 304 females. The village has 92 households and a sex ratio of 983 females per 1,000 males. There are 91 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 398 literate and 215 illiterate residents. Additionally, 159 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population613309304
Child Population (0–6 yrs)914843
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1597881
Literate Population398237161
Illiterate Population21572143

Nearby Villages of Batar

Batar 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)
NewaspurEast1.46 km
NawagaonSouth-East1.56 km
DeogaonNorth-West1.71 km
BandhiWest1.78 km
SendriSouth-East2.13 km
NaurangpurNorth-East2.28 km
KurdaNorth-East2.44 km
DokarbelaNorth2.50 km
BhanwardaEast2.68 km
ParaswaraWest2.99 km

Transport and Connectivity of Batar

Batar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ibhe, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bemetara to Batar is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Durg to Batar is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Batar

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

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

Health Facilities in Batar

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Batar

Where is Batar located?

Batar village is located in Darhi Tehsil, Bemetara district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Batar?

Batar is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Batar?

The pincode of Batar is 491335.

What is the population of Batar?

Batar has a total population of 613, including 309 males and 304 females.

How many households are there in Batar?

There are 92 households in Batar.

What is the literacy rate in Batar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Batar is 64.93%. Male literacy is 76.70% and female literacy is 52.96%.