Botalda - Kharsia, Raigarh

Botalda is a village situated in the Kharsia tehsil of Raigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kharsia and around 47 km from the district headquarters in Raigarh. Botalda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Botalda is 435195. The village covers a total geographical area of 464.39 hectares and falls under the 496661 pincode. Kharsia is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Botalda

According to the 2011 Census, Botalda village had a total population of 2,925 people, including 1,435 males and 1,490 females, living in 682 households. The sex ratio was 1,038 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.25%, with male literacy at 85.31% and female literacy at 61.38%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 322, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 603.

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

Nearby Villages of Botalda

Botalda 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 Botalda

Public transport in the Botalda is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Kharsia, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 79.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kharsia to Botalda is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raigarh to Botalda is about 47 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 Botalda

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

Health Facilities in Botalda

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

FAQs about Botalda