Nek Batia - Dantan - I, Paschim Medinipur

Nek Batia is a village situated in the Dantan - I subdivision of Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal. Salikotha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nek Batia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nek Batia is 343812. The village covers a total geographical area of 40.78 hectares and falls under the 721426 pincode. Kharagpur is the nearest town, located about 61 km away.

Nek Batia village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Keshiary Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Medinipur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Nek Batia

As per Census 2011, Nek Batia village has a total population of 236 people, consisting of 114 males and 122 females. The village has 51 households and a sex ratio of 1,070 females per 1,000 males. There are 32 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 148 literate and 88 illiterate residents.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population236114122
Child Population (0–6 yrs)321022
Literate Population1488959
Illiterate Population882563

Nearby Villages of Nek Batia

Nek 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KuhuraNorth-West0.79 km
Raisima UttarEast0.97 km
Shara ShankaSouth-West1.31 km
AchkarbarSouth-East1.88 km
ShalikotaEast1.99 km
DobisaSouth-East2.03 km
Raypaikbar UttarSouth-East2.42 km
Raybar UttarWest2.53 km
KakrajitNorth2.56 km
NagparaSouth-West2.66 km

Transport and Connectivity of Nek Batia

Public transport in the Nek Batia is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dantan, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 94.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kharagpur to Nek Batia is about 61 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nek Batia

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Nek 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 Nek Batia village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Nek Batia

Where is Nek Batia located?

Nek Batia village is located in Dantan - I Subdivision, Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Nek Batia?

The Gram Panchayat of Nek Batia is Salikotha.

What is the pincode of Nek Batia?

The pincode of Nek Batia is 721426.

What is the population of Nek Batia?

Nek Batia has a total population of 236, including 114 males and 122 females.

How many households are there in Nek Batia?

There are 51 households in Nek Batia.

What is the literacy rate in Nek Batia?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Nek Batia is 62.71%. Male literacy is 78.07% and female literacy is 48.36%.