Botechang - Bhanupratappur, Uttar Bastar Kanker

Botechang is a village situated in the Bhanupratappur tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 19 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhanupratappur and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Kanker. Sonekanhar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Botechang village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Botechang is 447526. The village covers a total geographical area of 594.52 hectares and falls under the 494670 pincode. Bhanupratappur is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

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

Population of Botechang

According to the 2011 Census, Botechang village had a total population of 481 people, including 240 males and 241 females, living in 89 households. The sex ratio was 1,004 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.05%, with male literacy at 77.23% and female literacy at 53.33%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 8, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 416.

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

Nearby Villages of Botechang

Botechang 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 Botechang

Botechang 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 Dalli Rajhara, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 103.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhanupratappur to Botechang is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kanker to Botechang is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Botechang

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

Health Facilities in Botechang

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

FAQs about Botechang