Uttar Battala - Basanti, South 24 Parganas

Uttar Battala is a village situated in the Basanti subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8.6 km from Sonakhali and around 63.8 km from Alipore. Uttar Mokamberia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Uttar Battala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Uttar Battala is 335075. The village covers a total geographical area of 165.78 hectares and falls under the 743312 pincode. Baruipur is the nearest town, located about 47 km away.

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

Population of Uttar Battala

According to the 2011 Census, Uttar Battala village had a total population of 724 people, including 368 males and 356 females, living in 154 households. The sex ratio was 967 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 48.23%, with male literacy at 54.11% and female literacy at 42.11%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 45, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 178.

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

Nearby Villages of Uttar Battala

Uttar Battala 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 Uttar Battala

Uttar Battala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Canning, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baruipur to Uttar Battala is about 47 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Uttar Battala is about 63.8 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Uttar Battala

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

Health Facilities in Uttar Battala

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

FAQs about Uttar Battala