Bothali - Lanji, Balaghat

Bothali is a village situated in the Lanji tehsil of Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lanji and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Balaghat. Bothali village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bothali is 498522. The village covers a total geographical area of 310.08 hectares and falls under the 481224 pincode. Lanji is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Bothali

According to the 2011 Census, Bothali village had a total population of 1,474 people, including 724 males and 750 females, living in 363 households. The sex ratio was 1,036 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.41%, with male literacy at 82.33% and female literacy at 62.97%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 129, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 223.

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

Nearby Villages of Bothali

Bothali 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 Bothali

Bothali is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dhanoli, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 18.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lanji to Bothali is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balaghat to Bothali is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bothali

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

Health Facilities in Bothali

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

FAQs about Bothali