Batagan - Bhograi, Balasore

Batagan is a village situated in the Bhograi tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 3 km from Bhograi and around 80 km from Baleshwar. Jaleswarpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Batagan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Batagan is 391602. The village covers a total geographical area of 331 hectares and falls under the 756036 pincode. Jaleswar is the nearest town, located about 29 km away.

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

Population of Batagan

According to the 2011 Census, Batagan village had a total population of 1,678 people, including 876 males and 802 females, living in 397 households. The sex ratio was 916 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.31%, with male literacy at 86.83% and female literacy at 77.44%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 451, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 134.

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

Nearby Villages of Batagan

Batagan 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 Batagan

Batagan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Digha Flag Station, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 103.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaleswar to Batagan is about 29 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Batagan is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Batagan

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

Health Facilities in Batagan

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

FAQs about Batagan