Bhatija - Chanderi, Ashoknagar

Bhatija is a village situated in the Chanderi tehsil of Ashoknagar district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 37 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chanderi and around 87 km from the district headquarters in Ashoknagar. Sona serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhatija village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhatija is 500209. The village covers a total geographical area of 352 hectares and falls under the 473446 pincode. Chanderi is the nearest town, located about 37 km away.

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

Population of Bhatija

As per Census 2011, Bhatija village has a total population of 252 people, consisting of 131 males and 121 females. The village has 63 households and a sex ratio of 923 females per 1,000 males. There are 32 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 118 literate and 134 illiterate residents. Additionally, 17 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 77 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhatija

Bhatija 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 Bhatija

Public transport in the Bhatija is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jiron, while the nearest airport is Khajuraho Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 138.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chanderi to Bhatija is about 37 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ashoknagar to Bhatija is about 87 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhatija

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

Health Facilities in Bhatija

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

FAQs about Bhatija