Bothali - Lakhandur, Bhandara

Bothali is a village situated in the Lakhandur tehsil of Bhandara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lakhandur and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Bhandara. Bothali village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bothali is 537442. The village covers a total geographical area of 346.85 hectares and falls under the 441805 pincode. Desaiganj is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

Bothali village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Bothali

According to the 2011 Census, Bothali village had a total population of 1,533 people, including 759 males and 774 females, living in 344 households. The sex ratio was 1,020 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.71%, with male literacy at 85.97% and female literacy at 75.68%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 249, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

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 shared van services. The nearest railway station is Wadegaon, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 68.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Desaiganj to Bothali is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bhandara to Bothali is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 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