Batishwar

Batishwar is a village located in Mathurapur I subdivision of South Twenty Four Parganas district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 9.9km away from sub-district headquarter Mathurapur (tehsildar office) and 62.1km away from district headquarter Alipore. As per 2009 stats, Krishnachandrapur is the gram panchayat of Batishwar village.

Here you can discover what makes Batishwar unique in its vibrant Mathurapur I-South Twenty Four Parganas region. You’ll see Batishwar’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Batishwar

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Batishwar is 334834. The village spans a total geographical area of 94.04 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 743354. Joynagar is nearest town to Batishwar village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 11km away.

When it comes to local governance, Batishwar village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Raidighi Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Mathurapur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Batishwar

Population of Batishwar

According to the 2011 Census, Batishwar has a total population of about 2,343, with approximately 1,216 males and 1,127 females. The sex ratio is around 926 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 250 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 1,288 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 64.92%, with male literacy at about 71.13% and female literacy near 58.21%. There are around 530 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Batishwar's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Batishwar

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Batishwar. As per the 2011 stats, Batishwar had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Batishwar

Knowing the nearby villages of Batishwar helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Batishwar.

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