Bato - Ghasipura, Keonjhar

Bato is a village situated in the Ghasipura tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 22 km from Sainkul and around 97 km from Kendujhar. Batto serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bato village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bato is 387356. The village covers a total geographical area of 66 hectares and falls under the 758043 pincode. Anandapur is the nearest town, located about 213 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 Ghasipura Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Keonjhar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bato

According to the 2011 Census, Bato village had a total population of 1,744 people, including 871 males and 873 females, living in 400 households. The sex ratio was 1,002 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.28%, with male literacy at 92.90% and female literacy at 73.33%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 765, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 36.

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 bus services. The nearest railway station is Baitarani Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 83.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Anandapur to Bato is about 213 km, with a usual travel time of around ~6.1 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Bato is about 97 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.8 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