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

According to the 2011 Census, Batar village had a total population of 613 people, including 309 males and 304 females, living in 92 households. The sex ratio was 984 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.25%, with male literacy at 90.80% and female literacy at 61.69%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 159.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Batar