Bhothidih - Magarlod, Dhamtari

Bhothidih is a village situated in the Magarlod tehsil of Dhamtari district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Magarlod and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Dhamtari. Bhotidih serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhothidih village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhothidih is 446957. The village covers a total geographical area of 816.4 hectares and falls under the 493662 pincode. Magarlod is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Bhothidih village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kurud Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Mahasamund Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bhothidih

According to the 2011 Census, Bhothidih village had a total population of 2,104 people, including 1,016 males and 1,088 females, living in 500 households. The sex ratio was 1,071 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.78%, with male literacy at 80.32% and female literacy at 61.75%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 114, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 433.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Bhothidih

Bhothidih 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:

Transport and Connectivity of Bhothidih

Bhothidih is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kurud, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Magarlod to Bhothidih is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhamtari to Bhothidih is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhothidih

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

Health Facilities in Bhothidih

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

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