Betala - Pauni, Bhandara

Betala is a village situated in the Pauni tehsil of Bhandara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pauni and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Bhandara. Betala village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Betala is 537379. The village covers a total geographical area of 211.56 hectares and falls under the 441910 pincode. Pauni is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

Betala village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Betala

According to the 2011 Census, Betala village had a total population of 928 people, including 445 males and 483 females, living in 223 households. The sex ratio was 1,085 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.63%, with male literacy at 93.45% and female literacy at 80.37%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 341, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 131.

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

Nearby Villages of Betala

Betala 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 Betala

Betala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bhuyar Halt, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pauni to Betala is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhandara to Betala is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Betala

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

Health Facilities in Betala

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

FAQs about Betala