Batka - Gotegaon, Narsimhapur

Batka is a village situated in the Gotegaon tehsil of Narsimhapur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gotegaon and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Narsimhapur. Silwani serves as the Gram Panchayat for Batka village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Batka is 490636. The village covers a total geographical area of 686.02 hectares and falls under the 487001 pincode. Gotegaon is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Batka

As per Census 2011, Batka village has a total population of 286 people, consisting of 150 males and 136 females. The village has 59 households and a sex ratio of 906 females per 1,000 males. There are 38 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 132 literate and 154 illiterate residents. Additionally, 5 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 232 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Batka

Batka 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 Batka

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Batka. The nearest railway station is Karak Bel, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gotegaon to Batka is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Narsimhapur to Batka is about 42 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 Batka

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

Health Facilities in Batka

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

FAQs about Batka