Batara Village Overview
Batara is a village in Gandoh tehsil of Doda district, Jammu & Kashmir. It lies about 30 km from Gandoh tehsil headquarters and around 70 km from Doda district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Batara village functions as a Gram Panchayat.
The sections below provide essential information about Batara village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Batara is 004368. The village covers a geographical area of 80.5 hectares and has a pincode of 182203. Doda is the nearest town, located about 70 km away.
Batara village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head of the village. For political representation, the village falls under the Bhaderwah Vidhan Sabha constituency and the Udhampur  Lok Sabha constituency. The local administration looks after basic civic facilities and development activities within the village.
Location Map of Batara
Population & Demographics of Batara
This section provides population and demographic details of Batara village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 521 | 273 | 248 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 83 | 48 | 35 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 236 | 123 | 113 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 269 | 167 | 102 |
| Illiterate Population | 252 | 106 | 146 |
Key population details of Batara village are given below:
- Batara village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 521, including approximately 273 males and 248 females, with a sex ratio of 908 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 236 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
- The literacy level of Batara village is moderate, with a literacy rate of about 51.63%.
- There are around 112 households in Batara village.
Transport & Connectivity of Batara
Transport facilities help residents of Batara village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Batara
The following villages are located close to Batara and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Batara
- Where is Batara located?
- Batara village is located in Gandoh Tehsil, Doda district, Jammu & Kashmir, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Batara?
- Batara is its own Gram Panchayat (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Batara?
- The pincode of Batara is 182203.
- What is the population of Batara?
- Batara has a total population of 521, including 273 males and 248 females.
- How many households are there in Batara?
- There are 112 households in Batara.
- What is the literacy rate in Batara?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Batara is 51.63%. Male literacy is 61.17% and female literacy is 41.13%.