Batia - Murarai - I, Birbhum

Batia is a village situated in the Murarai - I subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Murarai and around 72.5 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Chatra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Batia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Batia is 316060. The village covers a total geographical area of 241.21 hectares and falls under the 731219 pincode. Rampurhat is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

Batia village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Batia

According to the 2011 Census, Batia village had a total population of 2,308 people, including 1,191 males and 1,117 females, living in 537 households. The sex ratio was 938 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.85%, with male literacy at 69.25% and female literacy at 53.68%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 853, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 16.

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

Nearby Villages of Batia

Batia 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 Batia

Batia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chatra, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rampurhat to Batia is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Batia is about 72.5 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Batia

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

Health Facilities in Batia

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

FAQs about Batia