Batapalasa - Karanjia, Mayurbhanj

Batapalasa is a village situated in the Karanjia tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karanjia and around 117 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Batpalsa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Batapalasa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Batapalasa is 388887. The village covers a total geographical area of 373 hectares and falls under the 757036 pincode. Karanjia is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Batapalasa 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 Batapalasa

According to the 2011 Census, Batapalasa village had a total population of 1,726 people, including 859 males and 867 females, living in 423 households. The sex ratio was 1,009 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.01%, with male literacy at 78.55% and female literacy at 59.50%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 102, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 876.

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

Nearby Villages of Batapalasa

Batapalasa 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 Batapalasa

Public transport in the Batapalasa is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sitabanji, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 88.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karanjia to Batapalasa is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Batapalasa is about 117 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Batapalasa

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

Health Facilities in Batapalasa

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

FAQs about Batapalasa