Batishwar - Mathurapur - I, South 24 Parganas

Batishwar is a village situated in the Mathurapur - I subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.9 km from Mathurapur and around 62.1 km from Alipore. Krishnachandrapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Batishwar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Batishwar is 334834. The village covers a total geographical area of 94.04 hectares and falls under the 743354 pincode. Joynagar is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Batishwar

As per Census 2011, Batishwar village has a total population of 2,343 people, consisting of 1,216 males and 1,127 females. The village has 530 households and a sex ratio of 926 females per 1,000 males. There are 250 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,521 literate and 822 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,288 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Batishwar are given below:

Nearby Villages of Batishwar

Batishwar 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 Batishwar

Public transport in the Batishwar is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Mathurapur Road, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Joynagar to Batishwar is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Batishwar is about 62.1 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 Batishwar

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

Health Facilities in Batishwar

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

FAQs about Batishwar