Batira - Marsaghai, Kendrapara

Batira is a village situated in the Marsaghai tehsil of Kendrapara district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from Patkura and around 25 km from Kendrapara . Batira village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Batira is 396887. The village covers a total geographical area of 151 hectares and falls under the 754140 pincode. Kendrapara is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Batira

As per Census 2011, Batira village has a total population of 1,924 people, consisting of 991 males and 933 females. The village has 453 households and a sex ratio of 941 females per 1,000 males. There are 152 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,582 literate and 342 illiterate residents. Additionally, 777 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Batira are given below:

Nearby Villages of Batira

Batira 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 Batira

Batira is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Rahama, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kendrapara to Batira is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendrapara to Batira is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Batira

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

Health Facilities in Batira

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

FAQs about Batira