Batana - Gondiya, Gondia

Batana is a village situated in the Gondiya tehsil of Gondia district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 12 km from Gondiya and around 12 km from Gondiya. Batana village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Batana is 537833. The village covers a total geographical area of 463.67 hectares and falls under the 441601 pincode. Gondiya is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Batana village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Tirora Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bhandara - Gondiya Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Batana

According to the 2011 Census, Batana village had a total population of 2,058 people, including 1,021 males and 1,037 females, living in 447 households. The sex ratio was 1,016 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 88.25%, with male literacy at 92.44% and female literacy at 84.14%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 241, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 244.

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 Population2,0581,0211,037
Child Population (0–6 yrs)245122123
Scheduled Castes (SC)241115126
Scheduled Tribes (ST)244122122
Literate Population1,600831769
Illiterate Population458190268

Nearby Villages of Batana

Batana 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)
BarbaspuraSouth-West1.91 km
KhatiyaNorth2.27 km
AmbhoraNorth-West2.68 km
ArjuniNorth-West3.05 km
TemniSouth-West3.41 km
Nawargaon Kh.South3.76 km
BhadutolaNorth4.05 km
Navargaon KalaEast4.08 km
ChulodSouth4.69 km
IrriSouth-East4.85 km

Transport and Connectivity of Batana

Batana is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Gondia Jn, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 4.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gondiya to Batana is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Batana

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Batana

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Batana

Where is Batana located?

Batana village is located in Gondiya Tehsil, Gondia district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the Village Panchayat of Batana?

Batana is its own Village Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Batana?

The pincode of Batana is 441601.

What is the population of Batana?

Batana had a total population of 2,058, including 1,021 males and 1,037 females.

How many households are there in Batana?

Batana had 447 households.

What is the literacy rate in Batana?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Batana was 88.25%. Male literacy was 92.44% and female literacy was 84.14%.