Bhatori - Murtijapur, Akola

Bhatori is a village situated in the Murtijapur tehsil of Akola district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Murtijapur and around 36 km from the district headquarters in Akola. Bhatori village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhatori is 530176. The village covers a total geographical area of 1173 hectares and falls under the 444107 pincode. Murtijapur is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Bhatori

According to the 2011 Census, Bhatori village had a total population of 1,886 people, including 961 males and 925 females, living in 427 households. The sex ratio was 963 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.08%, with male literacy at 93.15% and female literacy at 78.60%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 418, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 18.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhatori

Bhatori 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 Bhatori

Public transport in the Bhatori is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Katepurna, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 21.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Murtijapur to Bhatori is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Akola to Bhatori is about 36 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhatori

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

Health Facilities in Bhatori

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

FAQs about Bhatori