Batanhit - Machhlishahr, Jaunpur

Batanhit is a village situated in the Machhlishahr tehsil of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Machhlishahr and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Batanhit village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Batanhit is 201349. The village covers a total geographical area of 318.1 hectares and falls under the 222202 pincode. Machhlishahr is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Batanhit village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Mungra badshahpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jaunpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Batanhit

According to the 2011 Census, Batanhit village had a total population of 2,464 people, including 1,199 males and 1,265 females, living in 357 households. The sex ratio was 1,055 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.14%, with male literacy at 86.84% and female literacy at 58.58%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 808.

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

Nearby Villages of Batanhit

Batanhit 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 Batanhit

Batanhit is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Nibhapur, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Machhlishahr to Batanhit is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jaunpur to Batanhit is about 35 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 Batanhit

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

Health Facilities in Batanhit

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

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