Batang - Patan, Durg

Batang is a village situated in the Patan tehsil of Durg district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Patan and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Durg. Batang village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Batang is 442648. The village covers a total geographical area of 593.57 hectares and falls under the 491111 pincode. Bhilai is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Batang

As per Census 2011, Batang village has a total population of 1,782 people, consisting of 884 males and 898 females. The village has 425 households and a sex ratio of 1,015 females per 1,000 males. There are 234 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,245 literate and 537 illiterate residents. Additionally, 124 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 202 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Batang

Batang 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 Batang

Batang is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Dcab, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 19.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhilai to Batang is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Durg to Batang is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Batang

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

Health Facilities in Batang

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

FAQs about Batang