Batun - Kumarganj, Dakshin Dinajpur

Batun is a village situated in the Kumarganj subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 16.6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kumarganj and around 19.1 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Batun village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Batun is 310964. The village covers a total geographical area of 535.45 hectares and falls under the 733133 pincode. Balurghat is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Batun

According to the 2011 Census, Batun village had a total population of 3,255 people, including 1,707 males and 1,548 females, living in 834 households. The sex ratio was 907 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.77%, with male literacy at 87.31% and female literacy at 75.74%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 532, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,052.

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

Nearby Villages of Batun

Batun 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 Batun

Batun is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Mallickpur Hat, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 8.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balurghat to Batun is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Batun is about 19.1 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Batun

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

Health Facilities in Batun

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

FAQs about Batun