Bothwa - Tirodi, Balaghat

Bothwa is a village situated in the Tirodi tehsil of Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tirodi and around 54 km from the district headquarters in Balaghat. Bothwa village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bothwa is 497351. The village covers a total geographical area of 510.69 hectares and falls under the 481449 pincode. Katangi is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Bothwa

According to the 2011 Census, Bothwa village had a total population of 2,135 people, including 1,027 males and 1,108 females, living in 497 households. The sex ratio was 1,079 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.19%, with male literacy at 90.30% and female literacy at 74.79%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 221, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 258.

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

Nearby Villages of Bothwa

Bothwa 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 Bothwa

Bothwa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Tirodi, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Katangi to Bothwa is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balaghat to Bothwa is about 54 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bothwa

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

Health Facilities in Bothwa

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

FAQs about Bothwa