Batijanga - Dharmasala, Jajpur

Batijanga is a village situated in the Dharmasala tehsil of Jajpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 7 km from Dharmasala and around 60 km from Jajapur . Aruha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Batijanga village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Batijanga is 401293. The village covers a total geographical area of 93 hectares and falls under the 755010 pincode. Jajapur is the nearest town, located about 41 km away.

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

Population of Batijanga

According to the 2011 Census, Batijanga village had a total population of 470 people, including 236 males and 234 females, living in 93 households. The sex ratio was 992 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.55%, with male literacy at 86.29% and female literacy at 72.86%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 218, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 14.

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

Nearby Villages of Batijanga

Batijanga 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 Batijanga

Batijanga is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Haridaspur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jajapur to Batijanga is about 41 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jajapur to Batijanga is about 60 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 Batijanga

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

Health Facilities in Batijanga

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

FAQs about Batijanga