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

As per Census 2011, Bothiya Kalan village has a total population of 769 people, consisting of 396 males and 373 females. The village has 157 households and a sex ratio of 941 females per 1,000 males. There are 116 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 476 literate and 293 illiterate residents. Additionally, 121 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 102 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Bothiya Kalan are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population769396373
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1166155
Scheduled Castes (SC)1216556
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1025646
Literate Population476284192
Illiterate Population293112181

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Bothiya KhurdNorth1.82 km
Chhapa KundSouth-East2.36 km
Jaimal PuraEast2.53 km
HirapurNorth-East2.56 km
Dharu KhediSouth-West2.94 km
KanpuraNorth-East3.22 km
Palani MalNorth-West3.48 km
GanjipuraEast3.69 km
Bori SaraySouth3.89 km
Gopal PuraEast4.38 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
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 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:

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

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:

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

FAQs about Bothiya Kalan

Where is Bothiya Kalan located?

Bothiya Kalan village is located in Harsud Tehsil, Khandwa (East Nimar) district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bothiya Kalan?

The Gram Panchayat of Bothiya Kalan is Bothiya Khurd.

What is the pincode of Bothiya Kalan?

The pincode of Bothiya Kalan is 450116.

What is the population of Bothiya Kalan?

Bothiya Kalan has a total population of 769, including 396 males and 373 females.

How many households are there in Bothiya Kalan?

There are 157 households in Bothiya Kalan.

What is the literacy rate in Bothiya Kalan?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bothiya Kalan is 61.90%. Male literacy is 71.72% and female literacy is 51.47%.