Bhatan - Panvel, Raigad

Bhatan is a village situated in the Panvel tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 10 km from Panvel and around 60 km from Alibag. Bhatan village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhatan is 553475. The village covers a total geographical area of 464.67 hectares and falls under the 410206 pincode. Panvel is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Bhatan

As per Census 2011, Bhatan village has a total population of 1,452 people, consisting of 761 males and 691 females. The village has 287 households and a sex ratio of 908 females per 1,000 males. There are 170 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,121 literate and 331 illiterate residents. Additionally, 23 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 11 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Bhatan are given below:

Nearby Villages of Bhatan

Bhatan 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 Bhatan

Bhatan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Mhope, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Panvel to Bhatan is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Bhatan is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhatan

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

Health Facilities in Bhatan

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

FAQs about Bhatan