Bhothli - Dongargaon, Rajnandgaon

Bhothli is a village situated in the Dongargaon tehsil of Rajnandgaon district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dongargaon and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Rajnandgaon. Marethanawagaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhothli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhothli is 441190. The village covers a total geographical area of 191.05 hectares and falls under the 491441 pincode. Rajnandgaon is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Bhothli

According to the 2011 Census, Bhothli village had a total population of 536 people, including 264 males and 272 females, living in 109 households. The sex ratio was 1,030 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.37%, with male literacy at 87.55% and female literacy at 63.82%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 18, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 374.

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 Population536264272
Child Population (0–6 yrs)573126
Scheduled Castes (SC)18612
Scheduled Tribes (ST)374188186
Literate Population361204157
Illiterate Population17560115

Nearby Villages of Bhothli

Bhothli 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)
Maretha NawagaonSouth-East1.09 km
Chamarray TolagaonNorth-West1.33 km
MokhliSouth-West2.15 km
BankalNorth-East2.24 km
SambalpurSouth-East2.31 km
KotrasararNorth-West2.44 km
KaramtaraSouth2.84 km
FarhadNorth3.12 km
MohbhatthaWest3.51 km
PanekaNorth3.52 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bhothli

Bhothli is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Raj Nandgaon, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.8 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajnandgaon to Bhothli is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhothli

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Bhothli

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

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

FAQs about Bhothli

Where is Bhothli located?

Bhothli village is located in Dongargaon Tehsil, Rajnandgaon district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Bhothli?

The Gram Panchayat of Bhothli is Marethanawagaon.

What is the pincode of Bhothli?

The pincode of Bhothli is 491441.

What is the population of Bhothli?

Bhothli had a total population of 536, including 264 males and 272 females.

How many households are there in Bhothli?

Bhothli had 109 households.

What is the literacy rate in Bhothli?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bhothli was 75.37%. Male literacy was 87.55% and female literacy was 63.82%.