Bhatana - Vaijapur, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar

Bhatana is a village situated in the Vaijapur tehsil of Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 31 km from Vaijapur and around 53 km from Aurangabad. Bhatana village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhatana is 549049. The village covers a total geographical area of 932.17 hectares and falls under the 431115 pincode. Vaijapur is the nearest town, located about 31 km away.

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

Population of Bhatana

According to the 2011 Census, Bhatana village had a total population of 1,446 people, including 740 males and 706 females, living in 291 households. The sex ratio was 954 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.91%, with male literacy at 86.37% and female literacy at 64.76%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 263, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 149.

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 Population1,446740706
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1808793
Scheduled Castes (SC)263135128
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1497871
Literate Population961564397
Illiterate Population485176309

Nearby Villages of Bhatana

Bhatana 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)
SakegaonNorth-East2.40 km
WaghlaSouth2.54 km
ManegaonNorth3.29 km
PokhariSouth-East3.81 km
Pimpalgaon KhandalaWest4.39 km
ShivgaonSouth4.91 km
ManoliNorth-West5.20 km
BalhegaonNorth-West5.26 km
KhamgaonNorth5.53 km
SahangaonNorth5.65 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bhatana

Public transport in the Bhatana is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Karanjgaon, while the nearest airport is Aurangabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Vaijapur to Bhatana is about 31 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Aurangabad to Bhatana is about 53 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhatana

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Bhatana

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Bhatana

Where is Bhatana located?

Bhatana village is located in Vaijapur Tehsil, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the Village Panchayat of Bhatana?

Bhatana is its own Village Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Bhatana?

The pincode of Bhatana is 431115.

What is the population of Bhatana?

Bhatana had a total population of 1,446, including 740 males and 706 females.

How many households are there in Bhatana?

Bhatana had 291 households.

What is the literacy rate in Bhatana?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bhatana was 75.91%. Male literacy was 86.37% and female literacy was 64.76%.