Botetong - Usur, Bijapur
Botetong is a village situated in the Usur tehsil of Bijapur district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 85 km from the tehsil headquarters in Usur and around 136 km from the district headquarters in Bijapur. Udtapalla serves as the Gram Panchayat for Botetong village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Botetong is 450976. The village covers a total geographical area of 2076.84 hectares and falls under the 494447 pincode. Jagdalpur is the nearest town, located about 300 km away.
Botetong village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bijapur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bastar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Botetong
According to the 2011 Census, Botetong village had a total population of 182 people, including 82 males and 100 females, living in 42 households. The sex ratio was 1,220 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 26.79%, with male literacy at 24.00% and female literacy at 29.03%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 181.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 182 | 82 | 100 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 14 | 7 | 7 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 181 | 81 | 100 |
| Literate Population | 45 | 18 | 27 |
| Illiterate Population | 137 | 64 | 73 |
Nearby Villages of Botetong
Botetong is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Botetong
Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Botetong.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jagdalpur to Botetong is about 300 km, with a usual travel time of around ~8.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bijapur to Botetong is about 136 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Botetong
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Botetong village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Botetong
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Botetong village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Botetong
Where is Botetong located?
Botetong village is located in Usur Tehsil, Bijapur district, Chhattisgarh, India.
What is the Gram Panchayat of Botetong?
The Gram Panchayat of Botetong is Udtapalla.
What is the pincode of Botetong?
The pincode of Botetong is 494447.
What is the population of Botetong?
Botetong had a total population of 182, including 82 males and 100 females.
How many households are there in Botetong?
Botetong had 42 households.
What is the literacy rate in Botetong?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Botetong was 26.79%. Male literacy was 24.00% and female literacy was 29.03%.