Bothiya Kalan - Harsud, Khandwa (East Nimar)

Bothiya Kalan is a village situated in the Harsud tehsil of Khandwa (East Nimar) district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Harsud and around 63 km from the district headquarters in Khandwa. Bothiya Khurd serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bothiya Kalan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bothiya Kalan is 505514. The village covers a total geographical area of 459.44 hectares and falls under the 450116 pincode. Chanera(harsud) is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

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

Population of Bothiya Kalan

According to the 2011 Census, Bothiya Kalan village had a total population of 769 people, including 396 males and 373 females, living in 157 households. The sex ratio was 942 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.89%, with male literacy at 84.78% and female literacy at 60.38%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 121, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 102.

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

Nearby Villages of Bothiya Kalan

Bothiya Kalan 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 Bothiya Kalan

Bothiya Kalan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Barud, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 105.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chanera(harsud) to Bothiya Kalan is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Khandwa to Bothiya Kalan is about 63 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bothiya Kalan

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

Health Facilities in Bothiya Kalan

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

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