Batikor village, Illambazar block | Pincode 731121

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Batikor is a village in Illambazar mandal, Birbhum district, West Bengal, with a population of 3,086 across 732 households, making it the largest among the listed villages. The village has a literacy rate of 60.7% and is located at PIN 731121.

Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

Sajhahan Mondal

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LGD code: 318038
Pincode: 731121
Post office: Abinashpur
Population: 3,086
Households: 732
Literacy rate: 60.7%
Sex ratio: 964 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 1,412
Distance to district centre: 27 km
Distance to mandal centre: 15 km
Distance to Kolkata: 158 km
Distance to Delhi: 1161 km
Nearest railway station: Kachujor · 10 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Batikar Hospital · 1 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Batikor compares

By population, Batikor ranks #8 of 133 villages in Illambazar mandal.

Literacy rate

60.7%

−3.5% vs mandal average

Batikor60.7%

Illambazar mandal64.2%

Birbhum district61.6%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

964

+19 vs mandal average

Batikor964

Illambazar mandal945

Household size

people per home

4.2

−0.2 vs mandal average

Batikor4.2

Illambazar mandal4.4

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Batikor at a glance

Batikor is a village of 3,086 people in 732 households (Census 2011) in Illambazar block, Birbhum district, West Bengal, the 8th-largest of 133 villages in Illambazar block. Literacy is 61%, 4 points below the block average of 64% and the sex ratio is 964 women per 1,000 men. It lies 27 km from the Birbhum district centre, 24 km from Pratappur, the nearest town, 10 km from Kachujor railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 731121, served by Abinashpur post office; the LGD village code is 318038. The nearest hospital or health centre is Batikar Hospital, 1 km away. The sarpanch is Sajhahan Mondal, and the village votes in Bolpur assembly constituency, represented by MLA Chandranath Sinha. The population is estimated at 3,452 in 2026, up 12% since the 2011 Census.

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Nearby villages compared

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Batikor · this village	3,086	61%	—
Anaipur · Illambazar	37	51%	1.2 km SE
Ikshusara · Illambazar	1,011	66%	1.6 km SE
Thapgaon · Dubrajpur	1,022	62%	1.5 km NW
Narasonda · Illambazar	1,292	56%	1.5 km W
Uttar Ekdala · Illambazar	0	—	1.7 km S
Karchadihi · Illambazar	164	77%	1.6 km NE

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Batikor

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: Yes
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: Yes
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: Yes
Power hours (summer): 15
Power hours (winter): 18
Primary school: 4
Middle school: 2
Secondary school: 2
Senior secondary: 1
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 1
Health sub-centre: 1
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 1
Post office: Yes
Sub post office: Yes
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: Yes
ATM: No
Public bus service: No
Private bus service: Yes
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Mandi / regular market: Yes
Weekly haat: Yes
All-weather road: Yes
Total area (ha): 388.66
Irrigated area (ha): 153.94
Forest area (ha): 0

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Batikor

LGD code: 318038
Pincode: 731121
Post office: Abinashpur
Population (Census 2011): 3,086
Population (projected 2026): 3,452
Households: 732
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 964
Literacy rate: 60.7%
Coordinates: 23.76382°N, 87.51730°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Bolpur
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Bolpur
Member of Parliament: Asit Kumar Mal
Member of Legislative Assembly: Chandranath Sinha
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: Sajhahan Mondal
Block / Mandal: Illambazar

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Birbhum district level

Then & Now

Batikor — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

3,086

Census 2011 baseline

+11.9%

Population · 2026

3,452

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

732

Census 2011 baseline

Households · 2026

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RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 3,086Census 2011
Households: 732Census 2011
Literacy rate: 60.7%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 964 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 3,4522026 proj. · +11.9% vs 2011
Est. households: —2026 projection
Active job cards: 4,44,187MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 0MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 7,59,32,306ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 934NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 70.8%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 97.8%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 55.0%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 90.9%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 77.7%NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 39.9%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Birbhum district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 34,19,193PMAY-G · 34,19,193 of 45,69,423 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Birbhum district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 2,82,542Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Birbhum district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

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Getting there

How to reach Batikor

Mandal centre

Illambazar · ≈ 15 km

≈ 32 min by car · 38 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Birbhum · ≈ 27 km

≈ 55 min by car · 1 h 5 min by bike

Directions

Nearest town · 10,430 people

Pratappur · ≈ 24 km

≈ 49 min by car · 58 min by bike

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Distance to cities · straight line

Kolkata158 kmcapital
Delhi1161 km
Hyderabad1177 km
Chennai1412 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationKachujor10 km
Bus stopপাওয়ার হাউস মোর13 km
Hospital / PHCBatikar Hospital1 km
ATM / bankUCO Bank16 km
Petrol pumpTibriwala Petrol Pump16 km
CollegeBengal Institute of Technology and Management18 km
Police stationUkhra Out Post31 km

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Quick answers

People often ask about Batikor

What is the pincode of Batikor?

The pincode of Batikor, Illambazar block, Birbhum district, West Bengal is 731121. The post office is Abinashpur.

Which post office delivers to Batikor?

Mail for Batikor is delivered through Abinashpur post office, pincode 731121, in Illambazar block, Birbhum district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Batikor located?

Batikor is a village in Illambazar block of Birbhum district, West Bengal, India.

What is the population of Batikor as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Batikor village has a population of 3,086 across 732 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Batikor?

The current sarpanch of Batikor gram panchayat is Sajhahan Mondal.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Batikor in?

Batikor falls under the Bolpur Lok Sabha constituency (PC #41) of West Bengal.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Batikor in?

Batikor falls under the Bolpur assembly constituency (AC #286) of West Bengal.

What is the literacy rate in Batikor?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Batikor village is 60.7%.

What is the sex ratio in Batikor?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Batikor village is 964 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Batikor?

12 schemes currently match residents of Batikor, including Kanyashree Prakalpa, Lakshmir Bhandar, Yuvashree Arpan. Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

How far is Batikor from Birbhum district centre?

Batikor is approximately 27 km (straight-line) from the centre of Birbhum district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Batikor?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Batikor village is 318038.

Which is the nearest town to Batikor?

Pratappur (population 10,430, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 24 km from Batikor in a straight line.

How big is Batikor compared to other villages in Illambazar block?

Batikor ranks 8 of 133 villages in Illambazar block by Census 2011 population (3,086 residents).

How far is Batikor from Kolkata?

Batikor is about 158 km from Kolkata in a straight line (the state capital of West Bengal); by road expect roughly 206 km.

How far is Batikor from Delhi?

Batikor is about 1161 km from Delhi in a straight line; by road expect roughly 1509 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Batikor?

Kachujor is the nearest railway station to Batikor, about 10 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 13 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Batikor?

পাওয়ার হাউস মোর is the nearest bus stop to Batikor, about 13 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 17 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Batikor?

Batikar Hospital is the nearest hospital or health centre to Batikor, about 1 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 2 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Batikor?

UCO Bank is the nearest ATM or bank to Batikor, about 16 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 21 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Batikor?

Tibriwala Petrol Pump is the nearest petrol pump to Batikor, about 16 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 21 km.

Who is the MLA of Batikor?

Batikor falls under Bolpur assembly constituency (AC 286). The sitting MLA is Chandranath Sinha (AITC).

Who is the MP for Batikor?

Batikor is in Bolpur Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Asit Kumar Mal (Trinamool Congress).

What is the population of Batikor in 2026?

Batikor is estimated at 3,452 people in 2026, up about 12% from 3,086 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Batikor in?

West Bengal falls in the Lower Gangetic Plains zone (rice, jute, potato; humid) of the ICAR classification; Batikor in Birbhum district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Batikor?

Sajhahan Mondal is the sarpanch of Batikor gram panchayat, Illambazar block. See the sarpanch list of Illambazar block for every gram panchayat.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records, 2026-05-14
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-25
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Batikor

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Key facts — Batikor

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Batikor — Census 2011 to projected 2026

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How to reach Batikor

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Latest posts

West Bengal Potato Farmers Protest Over Low Prices

West Bengal Anganwadi Centres to Get Permanent Buildings

'Fight For A Cause': Elderly Muslim Man Saves 34 Hindu Temples But Keeps Fighting For Compensation For Farmers In West Bengal's Pathra

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Upcoming events

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Gram Sabha — Q3 2026

Gandhi Jayanti

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Lakshmi Puja (Kojagari)

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People often ask about Batikor

What is the pincode of Batikor?

Which post office delivers to Batikor?

In which district is Batikor located?

What is the population of Batikor as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Batikor?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Batikor in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Batikor in?

What is the literacy rate in Batikor?

What is the sex ratio in Batikor?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Batikor?

How far is Batikor from Birbhum district centre?

What is the LGD code of Batikor?

Which is the nearest town to Batikor?

How big is Batikor compared to other villages in Illambazar block?

How far is Batikor from Kolkata?

How far is Batikor from Delhi?

Which is the nearest railway station to Batikor?

Which is the nearest bus stop to Batikor?

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Batikor?

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Batikor?

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Batikor?

Who is the MLA of Batikor?

Who is the MP for Batikor?

What is the population of Batikor in 2026?

Which agro-climatic zone is Batikor in?

Who is the sarpanch of Batikor?

Population, education, health & sanitation

Batikor — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Batikor on the map

Latest posts

West Bengal Potato Farmers Protest Over Low Prices

West Bengal Anganwadi Centres to Get Permanent Buildings

'Fight For A Cause': Elderly Muslim Man Saves 34 Hindu Temples But Keeps Fighting For Compensation For Farmers In West Bengal's Pathra

Notable persons of Batikor

Open jobs in Batikor

Upcoming events

Anant Chaturdashi

Gram Sabha — Q3 2026

Gandhi Jayanti

Navaratri (Sharad)