Batagaudagan - Karanjia, Mayurbhanj

Batagaudagan is a village situated in the Karanjia tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karanjia and around 122 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Badagaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Batagaudagan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Batagaudagan is 388872. The village covers a total geographical area of 141 hectares and falls under the 757036 pincode. Karanjia is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Batagaudagan

As per Census 2011, Batagaudagan village has a total population of 568 people, consisting of 283 males and 285 females. The village has 124 households and a sex ratio of 1,007 females per 1,000 males. There are 67 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 335 literate and 233 illiterate residents. Additionally, 559 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Batagaudagan

Batagaudagan 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 Batagaudagan

Batagaudagan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Badampahar, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 84.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karanjia to Batagaudagan is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Batagaudagan is about 122 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Batagaudagan

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

Health Facilities in Batagaudagan

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

FAQs about Batagaudagan