Batesville Mississippi Map

About Batesville, Mississippi

Batesville is a locality in Panola County, Mississippi, United States. It has a population of approximately 7,387. The population density is 143.8 people per km². Batesville is located at 34.3115°N, 89.9443°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 38606.

Batesville rests within the rolling, fertile lands of Panola County, Mississippi, where the broad sky stretches endlessly and the air often hums with the drone of cicadas on warm afternoons. It lies 24.5 miles west of Oxford, MS (from Oxford, MS: bearing 261°T), and is situated 8.8 miles south of Sardis. The landscape here is a gentle yielding of earth, a canvas painted with the deep greens of summer foliage and the muted browns of tilled fields, punctuated by stands of mature oaks and pines that cast long, cool shadows across the country roads. Creeks, ribbon-like and often shallow, wind their way through the terrain, their banks softened by sedges and the occasional flash of a kingfisher's iridescent blue. The character of Batesville is one of quiet persistence, a place where the seasons dictate the rhythm of life and the land itself seems to breathe a slow, steady exhalation. The history of Batesville is deeply entwined with the agricultural bounty of the Mississippi Delta, its economy once driven by the cultivation of cotton and other crops, a legacy still visible in the weathered barns and the broad, open fields that surround the community. Even now, farming remains a vital part of its identity, though the sounds of tractors are now often joined by the hum of light industry and commerce that has found its footing here. The Panola County Courthouse, a dignified structure that has witnessed generations of local life, stands as a quiet sentinel in the heart of the area, a reminder of the enduring spirit of its people. Batesville has also been a point of passage and settlement for various groups over the centuries, their stories subtly imprinted on the very texture of the place, contributing to a cultural mosaic that is both understated and rich.

About This Batesville Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Batesville, Mississippi — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 34.311498, -89.944257. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Batesville and Panola County.

Detailed location data for Batesville includes the ZIP code (38606), telephone area code (601, 769), county seat of Panola County (Batesville), and school district assignment (South Panola School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Batesville is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.