Batan - Jagatballavpur, Howrah

Batan is a village situated in the Jagatballavpur subdivision of Howrah district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 15.9 km from Jagatballavpur and around 32 km from Howrah. Gobindapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Batan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Batan is 332756. The village covers a total geographical area of 127.52 hectares and falls under the 711414 pincode. Haora is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

Batan village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Panchla Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Howrah Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Batan

According to the 2011 Census, Batan village had a total population of 2,111 people, including 1,119 males and 992 females, living in 477 households. The sex ratio was 887 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.63%, with male literacy at 82.92% and female literacy at 75.94%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 385.

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

Nearby Villages of Batan

Batan 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 Batan

Batan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Nalpur, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 18.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Haora to Batan is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Howrah to Batan is about 32 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 Batan

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

Health Facilities in Batan

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

FAQs about Batan