Batana - Kirnapur, Balaghat

Batana is a village situated in the Kirnapur tehsil of Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kirnapur and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Balaghat. Belgaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Batana village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Batana is 497900. The village covers a total geographical area of 1009.45 hectares and falls under the 481115 pincode. Balaghat is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

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

Population of Batana

According to the 2011 Census, Batana village had a total population of 576 people, including 267 males and 309 females, living in 145 households. The sex ratio was 1,157 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.97%, with male literacy at 84.35% and female literacy at 72.79%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 44, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 178.

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

Nearby Villages of Batana

Batana 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 Batana

Batana is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gudma, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 12.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balaghat to Batana is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Batana

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

Health Facilities in Batana

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

FAQs about Batana