Batna - Balagarh, Hooghly

Batna is a village situated in the Balagarh subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 16.1 km from Patuligram and around 31.5 km from Chinsura. Ektarpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Batna village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Batna is 324954. The village covers a total geographical area of 174.12 hectares and falls under the 712146 pincode. Chinsurah is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Batna

According to the 2011 Census, Batna village had a total population of 840 people, including 424 males and 416 females, living in 220 households. The sex ratio was 981 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.18%, with male literacy at 83.46% and female literacy at 68.87%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 165, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 369.

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

Nearby Villages of Batna

Batna 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 Batna

Batna is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Somra Bazar, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chinsurah to Batna is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Batna is about 31.5 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 Batna

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

Health Facilities in Batna

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

FAQs about Batna