Batgaon - Naktideul, Sambalpur

Batgaon is a village situated in the Naktideul tehsil of Sambalpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Naktideul and around 115 km from the district headquarters in Sambalpur. Batagaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Batgaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Batgaon is 382578. The village covers a total geographical area of 439 hectares and falls under the 768106 pincode. Redhakhol is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

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

Population of Batgaon

As per Census 2011, Batgaon village has a total population of 1,153 people, consisting of 570 males and 583 females. The village has 286 households and a sex ratio of 1,022 females per 1,000 males. There are 126 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 754 literate and 399 illiterate residents. Additionally, 217 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 10 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Batgaon

Batgaon 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 Batgaon

Batgaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Saragipalli, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Redhakhol to Batgaon is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sambalpur to Batgaon is about 115 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 Batgaon

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

Health Facilities in Batgaon

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

FAQs about Batgaon