Batlaga

Batlaga is a village located in Banaharapali tehsil of Jharsuguda district in Odisha, India. It is situated 28km away from sub-district headquarter Banaharapali (tehsildar office) and 48km away from district headquarter Jharsuguda. As per 2009 stats, Piplikani is the gram panchayat of Batlaga village.

Here you can discover what makes Batlaga unique in its vibrant Banaharapali-Jharsuguda region. You’ll see Batlaga’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 Batlaga

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Batlaga is 381057. The village spans a total geographical area of 47 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 768211. Belpahar is nearest town to Batlaga village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 25km away.

When it comes to local governance, Batlaga 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 Brajarajnagar Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Bargarh Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Batlaga

Population of Batlaga

According to the 2011 Census, Batlaga has a total population of about 443, with approximately 230 males and 213 females. The sex ratio is around 926 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 71 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 182 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 175. The overall literacy rate is approximately 63.21%, with male literacy at about 70.87% and female literacy near 54.93%. There are around 109 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Batlaga's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Batlaga

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

Nearby Villages of Batlaga

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Batlaga