Batka - Lakhnadon, Seoni

Batka is a village situated in the Lakhnadon tehsil of Seoni district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lakhnadon and around 76 km from the district headquarters in Seoni. Batka village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Batka is 495851. The village covers a total geographical area of 376.49 hectares and falls under the 480886 pincode. Lakhnadon is the nearest town, located about 8 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 Lakhnadon 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 533 people, including 269 males and 264 females, living in 145 households. The sex ratio was 981 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.88%, with male literacy at 78.06% and female literacy at 63.48%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 124, 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

Batka is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Binaiki, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lakhnadon to Batka is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Seoni to Batka is about 76 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 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