Batakari - Paparahandi, Nabarangpur

Batakari is a village situated in the Paparahandi tehsil of Nabarangpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 28 km from Paparahandi and around 40 km from Nabarangapur . Kantamal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Batakari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Batakari is 427712. The village covers a total geographical area of 276 hectares and falls under the 764071 pincode. Papadahandi is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Batakari

As per Census 2011, Batakari village has a total population of 691 people, consisting of 344 males and 347 females. The village has 159 households and a sex ratio of 1,008 females per 1,000 males. There are 142 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 254 literate and 437 illiterate residents. Additionally, 43 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 307 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Batakari

Batakari 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 Batakari

Batakari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Charamula Kusum, while the nearest airport is Jagdalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Papadahandi to Batakari is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nabarangapur to Batakari is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Batakari

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

Health Facilities in Batakari

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

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