Batagan

Batagan is a village located in Kankadahad tehsil of Dhenkanal district in Odisha, India. It is situated 10km away from sub-district headquarter Kankadahad (tehsildar office) and 45km away from district headquarter Dhenkanal. As per 2009 stats, Batagaon is the gram panchayat of Batagan village.

Here you can discover what makes Batagan unique in its vibrant Kankadahad-Dhenkanal region. You’ll see Batagan’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Batagan

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Batagan is 402514. The village spans a total geographical area of 622 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 759018. Kamakshyanagar is nearest town to Batagan village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

When it comes to local governance, Batagan village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Parjanga Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Dhenkanal Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Batagan

Population of Batagan

According to the 2011 Census, Batagan has a total population of about 2,261, with approximately 1,235 males and 1,026 females. The sex ratio is around 830 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 238 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 626 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 713. The overall literacy rate is approximately 64.40%, with male literacy at about 69.96% and female literacy near 57.70%. There are around 434 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Batagan's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Batagan

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Batagan. As per the 2011 stats, Batagan had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Batagan

Knowing the nearby villages of Batagan helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Batagan.

Frequently Asked Questions about Batagan