Batelima - Lanjigarh, Kalahandi

Batelima is a village situated in the Lanjigarh tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lanjigarh and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Baterima serves as the Gram Panchayat for Batelima village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Batelima is 422969. The village covers a total geographical area of 148 hectares and falls under the 766027 pincode. Bhawanipatna is the nearest town, located about 55 km away.

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

Population of Batelima

According to the 2011 Census, Batelima village had a total population of 384 people, including 201 males and 183 females, living in 88 households. The sex ratio was 910 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.03%, with male literacy at 81.46% and female literacy at 37.25%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 72, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 23.

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

Nearby Villages of Batelima

Batelima 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 Batelima

Batelima is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Doikallu, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhawanipatna to Batelima is about 55 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Batelima 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 Batelima

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

Health Facilities in Batelima

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

FAQs about Batelima