Batwar - Dadasiba, Kangra

Batwar is a village situated in the Dadasiba tehsil of Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh. It is located approximately 80 km from Dharmsala. Dadasiba serves as the Gram Panchayat for Batwar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Batwar is 010701. The village covers a total geographical area of 70 hectares and falls under the 177106 pincode. Dera Gopipur is the nearest town.

Batwar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Jaswan-Pragpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Hamirpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Batwar

According to the 2011 Census, Batwar village had a total population of 517 people, including 247 males and 270 females, living in 117 households. The sex ratio was 1,093 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.04%, with male literacy at 92.52% and female literacy at 74.58%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 371.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population517247270
Child Population (0–6 yrs)633330
Scheduled Castes (SC)371184187
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population377198179
Illiterate Population1404991

Nearby Villages of Batwar

Batwar is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.

Transport and Connectivity of Batwar

Batwar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
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 Dharmsala to Batwar is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Batwar

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Batwar

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km

FAQs about Batwar

Where is Batwar located?

Batwar village is located in Dadasiba Tehsil, Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Batwar?

The Gram Panchayat of Batwar is Dadasiba.

What is the pincode of Batwar?

The pincode of Batwar is 177106.

What is the population of Batwar?

Batwar had a total population of 517, including 247 males and 270 females.

How many households are there in Batwar?

Batwar had 117 households.

What is the literacy rate in Batwar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Batwar was 83.04%. Male literacy was 92.52% and female literacy was 74.58%.