Bhatan - Nagseni, Kishtwar

Bhatan is a village situated in the Nagseni tehsil of Kishtwar district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 27 km from Kishtwar and around 27 km from Kishtwar. Bhattan Dimji serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhatan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhatan is 004664. The village covers a total geographical area of 1338.7 hectares and falls under the 182204 pincode. Kishtwar is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Bhatan

As per Census 2011, Bhatan village has a total population of 151 people, consisting of 76 males and 75 females. The village has 18 households and a sex ratio of 986 females per 1,000 males. There are 30 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 68 literate and 83 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhatan

Bhatan 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 Bhatan

Bhatan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Udhampur, while the nearest airport is Pathankot Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 106.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kishtwar to Bhatan is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kishtwar to Bhatan is about 27 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 Bhatan

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

Health Facilities in Bhatan

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

FAQs about Bhatan