Batterhanchnal - Gangawati, Koppal

Batterhanchnal is a village situated in the Gangawati taluka of Koppal district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gangawati and around 41 km from the district headquarters in Koppal. Herur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Batterhanchnal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Batterhanchnal is 601645. The village covers a total geographical area of 656.75 hectares and falls under the 583227 pincode. Gangawati is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Batterhanchnal

According to the 2011 Census, Batterhanchnal village had a total population of 2,273 people, including 1,162 males and 1,111 females, living in 510 households. The sex ratio was 956 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.74%, with male literacy at 68.23% and female literacy at 59.04%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 758, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 72.

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

Nearby Villages of Batterhanchnal

Batterhanchnal 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 Batterhanchnal

Batterhanchnal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Hospet Jn, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gangawati to Batterhanchnal is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Koppal to Batterhanchnal is about 41 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Batterhanchnal

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

Health Facilities in Batterhanchnal

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

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