Bato - Darpan, Jajpur

Bato is a village situated in the Darpan tehsil of Jajpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 62 km from Badachana and around 62 km from Jajapur . Chandital serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bato village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bato is 401647. The village covers a total geographical area of 97 hectares and falls under the 754023 pincode. Cuttack is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Bato

According to the 2011 Census, Bato village had a total population of 1,169 people, including 594 males and 575 females, living in 226 households. The sex ratio was 968 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.37%, with male literacy at 90.60% and female literacy at 73.80%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 239, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 136.

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

Nearby Villages of Bato

Bato 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 Bato

Bato is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Byree, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Cuttack to Bato is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jajapur to Bato is about 62 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bato

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

Health Facilities in Bato

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

FAQs about Bato