Batauli - Batouli, Surguja

Batauli is a village situated in the Batouli tehsil of Surguja district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Batouli and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Ambikapur. Batauli village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Batauli is 433525. The village covers a total geographical area of 432.2 hectares and falls under the 497101 pincode. Sitapur is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

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

Population of Batauli

According to the 2011 Census, Batauli village had a total population of 2,216 people, including 1,094 males and 1,122 females, living in 487 households. The sex ratio was 1,026 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.59%, with male literacy at 82.75% and female literacy at 72.69%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,293.

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

Nearby Villages of Batauli

Batauli 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 Batauli

Batauli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ambikapur, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 108.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sitapur to Batauli is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ambikapur to Batauli 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 Batauli

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

Health Facilities in Batauli

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

FAQs about Batauli