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

As per Census 2011, Batia village has a total population of 2,308 people, consisting of 1,191 males and 1,117 females. The village has 537 households and a sex ratio of 937 females per 1,000 males. There are 337 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,219 literate and 1,089 illiterate residents. Additionally, 853 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 16 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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