Bothakaji - Khamgaon, Buldhana

Bothakaji is a village situated in the Khamgaon tehsil of Buldhana district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 29 km from Khamgaon and around 85 km from Buldana. Botha-kazi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bothakaji village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bothakaji is 528897. The village covers a total geographical area of 739 hectares and falls under the 444303 pincode. Khamgaon is the nearest town, located about 29 km away.

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

Population of Bothakaji

As per Census 2011, Bothakaji village has a total population of 2,202 people, consisting of 1,129 males and 1,073 females. The village has 511 households and a sex ratio of 950 females per 1,000 males. There are 324 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,488 literate and 714 illiterate residents. Additionally, 940 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 61 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Bothakaji are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,2021,1291,073
Child Population (0–6 yrs)324160164
Scheduled Castes (SC)940479461
Scheduled Tribes (ST)613130
Literate Population1,488854634
Illiterate Population714275439

Nearby Villages of Bothakaji

Bothakaji 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)
SawarkhedSouth-West1.96 km
AdgaonWest2.15 km
Wahala Kh.South2.32 km
DastapurEast2.66 km
BoriNorth-West3.53 km
Karegaon Kh.North3.90 km
KanchanpurSouth-West3.99 km
ShahapurSouth-East4.03 km
Loni GuravEast4.48 km
DeulkhedSouth-East4.51 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bothakaji

Bothakaji is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Paras, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khamgaon to Bothakaji is about 29 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Buldana to Bothakaji is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bothakaji

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Bothakaji

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Bothakaji

Where is Bothakaji located?

Bothakaji village is located in Khamgaon Tehsil, Buldhana district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bothakaji?

The Gram Panchayat of Bothakaji is Botha-kazi.

What is the pincode of Bothakaji?

The pincode of Bothakaji is 444303.

What is the population of Bothakaji?

Bothakaji has a total population of 2,202, including 1,129 males and 1,073 females.

How many households are there in Bothakaji?

There are 511 households in Bothakaji.

What is the literacy rate in Bothakaji?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bothakaji is 67.57%. Male literacy is 75.64% and female literacy is 59.09%.