Botgonw - Gaunaha, Pashchim Champaran

Botgonw is a village situated in the Gaunaha subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gaunaha and around 72 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Domath serves as the Gram Panchayat for Botgonw village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Botgonw is 216457. The village covers a total geographical area of 83 hectares and falls under the 845455 pincode. Narkatiyaganj is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

Botgonw village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Botgonw

As per Census 2011, Botgonw village has a total population of 242 people, consisting of 123 males and 119 females. The village has 48 households and a sex ratio of 967 females per 1,000 males. There are 26 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 169 literate and 73 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 223 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population242123119
Child Population (0–6 yrs)261313
Scheduled Castes (SC)11-
Scheduled Tribes (ST)223114109
Literate Population1699970
Illiterate Population732449

Nearby Villages of Botgonw

Botgonw 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
GheghauliaSouth-East1.23 km
DomatWest1.26 km
SonkharNorth-East1.43 km
MahajoginNorth1.58 km
DumariaSouth-West1.75 km
BetahaniaEast1.91 km
ParsandaSouth1.93 km
Parsa DihNorth-East2.13 km
DewarhSouth-East2.28 km
RatanpurwaSouth-West2.28 km

Transport and Connectivity of Botgonw

Botgonw is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Gawnaha, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Narkatiyaganj to Botgonw is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Botgonw is about 72 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Botgonw

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Botgonw

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Botgonw

Where is Botgonw located?

Botgonw village is located in Gaunaha Subdivision, Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Botgonw?

The Gram Panchayat of Botgonw is Domath.

What is the pincode of Botgonw?

The pincode of Botgonw is 845455.

What is the population of Botgonw?

Botgonw has a total population of 242, including 123 males and 119 females.

How many households are there in Botgonw?

There are 48 households in Botgonw.

What is the literacy rate in Botgonw?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Botgonw is 69.83%. Male literacy is 80.49% and female literacy is 58.82%.