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

As per Census 2011, Batauli village has a total population of 2,216 people, consisting of 1,094 males and 1,122 females. The village has 487 households and a sex ratio of 1,025 females per 1,000 males. There are 275 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,506 literate and 710 illiterate residents. Additionally, 2 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,293 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,2161,0941,122
Child Population (0–6 yrs)275149126
Scheduled Castes (SC)2-2
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1,293606687
Literate Population1,506782724
Illiterate Population710312398

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
DeoriNorth1.68 km
Kunkuri KalanSouth-East1.76 km
KhaddhuwaSouth-West2.18 km
JhargawanNorth-West3.06 km
PaprengaSouth-East3.27 km
ManjaWest3.60 km
TedgaNorth-East3.65 km
BilaspurEast3.80 km
ShivpurNorth-East3.89 km
BelkotaNorth-West3.99 km

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.

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 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

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 Batauli

Where is Batauli located?

Batauli village is located in Batouli Tehsil, Surguja district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Batauli?

Batauli is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Batauli?

The pincode of Batauli is 497101.

What is the population of Batauli?

Batauli has a total population of 2,216, including 1,094 males and 1,122 females.

How many households are there in Batauli?

There are 487 households in Batauli.

What is the literacy rate in Batauli?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Batauli is 67.96%. Male literacy is 71.48% and female literacy is 64.53%.