Battala - Bhokar, Nanded

Battala is a village situated in the Bhokar tehsil of Nanded district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhokar and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Nanded. Batala serves as the Village Panchayat for Battala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Battala is 544830. The village covers a total geographical area of 463.98 hectares and falls under the 431801 pincode. Peth Umri is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

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

Population of Battala

According to the 2011 Census, Battala village had a total population of 847 people, including 431 males and 416 females, living in 181 households. The sex ratio was 965 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.14%, with male literacy at 79.64% and female literacy at 58.04%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 333, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 19.

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

Nearby Villages of Battala

Battala 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 Battala

Battala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bhokar, while the nearest airport is Nanded Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Peth Umri to Battala is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nanded to Battala is about 48 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 Battala

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

Health Facilities in Battala

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

FAQs about Battala