Batagram - Ausgram - I, Purba Bardhaman

Batagram is a village situated in the Ausgram - I subdivision of Purba Bardhaman district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.9 km from Ausgram and around 42.4 km from Barddhaman. Ukta serves as the Gram Panchayat for Batagram village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Batagram is 319002. The village covers a total geographical area of 722.63 hectares and falls under the 713126 pincode. Gushkara is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Batagram

According to the 2011 Census, Batagram village had a total population of 3,950 people, including 2,042 males and 1,908 females, living in 989 households. The sex ratio was 934 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.71%, with male literacy at 74.58% and female literacy at 62.52%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 924, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 261.

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

Nearby Villages of Batagram

Batagram 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 Batagram

Batagram is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Pichkurirdhal, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gushkara to Batagram is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barddhaman to Batagram is about 42.4 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Batagram

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

Health Facilities in Batagram

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

FAQs about Batagram