Batmas

Batmas is a village located in Gandoh tehsil of Doda district in Jammu & Kashmir, India. It is situated 16km away from sub-district headquarter Gandoh (tehsildar office) and 90km away from district headquarter Doda. As per 2009 stats, Chantibala is the gram panchayat of Batmas village.

Here you can discover what makes Batmas unique in its vibrant Gandoh-Doda region. You’ll see Batmas’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Batmas

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Batmas is 004392. The village spans a total geographical area of 68 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 182203. Doda is nearest town to Batmas village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 90km away.

When it comes to local governance, Batmas village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Bhaderwah Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Udhampur  Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Batmas

Population of Batmas

According to the 2011 Census, Batmas has a total population of about 458, with approximately 226 males and 232 females. The sex ratio is around 1026 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 109 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 457 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population includes 1 person. The overall literacy rate is approximately 48.91%, with male literacy at about 64.16% and female literacy near 34.05%. There are around 77 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Batmas's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Batmas

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Batmas. As per the 2011 stats, Batmas had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Batmas

Knowing the nearby villages of Batmas helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Batmas.

Frequently Asked Questions about Batmas