Batera - Baraily, Raisen

Batera is a village situated in the Baraily tehsil of Raisen district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Baraily and around 71 km from the district headquarters in Raisen. Kheri Mugali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Batera village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Batera is 484553. The village covers a total geographical area of 503.79 hectares and falls under the 464671 pincode. Baraily is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Batera

According to the 2011 Census, Batera village had a total population of 879 people, including 469 males and 410 females, living in 203 households. The sex ratio was 874 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.40%, with male literacy at 85.57% and female literacy at 68.25%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 63, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 109.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population879469410
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1186751
Scheduled Castes (SC)633528
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1095950
Literate Population589344245
Illiterate Population290125165

Nearby Villages of Batera

Batera 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Kheri MugaliNorth2.11 km
ThalaEast2.43 km
GhanaWest2.53 km
RajwadaSouth2.59 km
KhargoneSouth-West2.75 km
AhmadpurWest3.63 km
MalanwadaNorth-West3.65 km
KhursurooNorth-East3.77 km
SimariyaSouth-East4.45 km
DhamanpaniNorth4.64 km

Transport and Connectivity of Batera

Batera is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Pipariya, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 81.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baraily to Batera is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raisen to Batera is about 71 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Batera

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Batera

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Batera

Where is Batera located?

Batera village is located in Baraily Tehsil, Raisen district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Batera?

The Gram Panchayat of Batera is Kheri Mugali.

What is the pincode of Batera?

The pincode of Batera is 464671.

What is the population of Batera?

Batera had a total population of 879, including 469 males and 410 females.

How many households are there in Batera?

Batera had 203 households.

What is the literacy rate in Batera?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Batera was 77.40%. Male literacy was 85.57% and female literacy was 68.25%.