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

According to the 2011 Census, Batka village had a total population of 286 people, including 150 males and 136 females, living in 59 households. The sex ratio was 907 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 53.23%, with male literacy at 59.69% and female literacy at 46.22%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 5, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 232.

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

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