Batharla - Bangomunda, Balangir

Batharla is a village situated in the Bangomunda tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 25 km from Sindhekela and around 58 km from Balangir. Gandharala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Batharla village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Batharla is 421434. The village covers a total geographical area of 303 hectares and falls under the 767035 pincode. Kantabanji is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Batharla

As per Census 2011, Batharla village has a total population of 700 people, consisting of 343 males and 357 females. The village has 165 households and a sex ratio of 1,040 females per 1,000 males. There are 112 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 316 literate and 384 illiterate residents. Additionally, 380 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Batharla

Batharla 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 Batharla

Public transport in the Batharla is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Muribahal, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 25.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kantabanji to Batharla is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Batharla is about 58 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 Batharla

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

Health Facilities in Batharla

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

FAQs about Batharla