Batagada - Sanakhemundi, Ganjam

Batagada is a village situated in the Sanakhemundi tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 16 km from Patapur and around 65 km from Chatrapur. Padamari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Batagada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Batagada is 412411. The village covers a total geographical area of 124 hectares and falls under the 761014 pincode. Digapahandi is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Batagada

According to the 2011 Census, Batagada village had a total population of 442 people, including 218 males and 224 females, living in 102 households. The sex ratio was 1,028 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.60%, with male literacy at 84.97% and female literacy at 36.81%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 31, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 11.

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

Nearby Villages of Batagada

Batagada 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 Batagada

Batagada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Golanthra, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 119.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Digapahandi to Batagada is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Batagada is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Batagada

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

Health Facilities in Batagada

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

FAQs about Batagada