Botgaon - Rajura, Chandrapur

Botgaon is a village situated in the Rajura tehsil of Chandrapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajura and around 24 km from the district headquarters in Chandrapur. Sumthana serves as the Village Panchayat for Botgaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Botgaon is 541789. The village covers a total geographical area of 371 hectares and falls under the 442905 pincode. Rajura is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Botgaon

According to the 2011 Census, Botgaon village had a total population of 372 people, including 197 males and 175 females, living in 82 households. The sex ratio was 888 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.27%, with male literacy at 84.09% and female literacy at 71.88%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 44.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population372197175
Child Population (0–6 yrs)362115
Scheduled Castes (SC)442717
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population263148115
Illiterate Population1094960

Nearby Villages of Botgaon

Botgaon 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)
ArviNorth1.17 km
Ruyad RithSouth1.52 km
Khairgaon (rithi)North-West1.76 km
KapangaonEast1.98 km
KhamonaWest2.08 km
AheriSouth-West3.10 km
SumthanaSouth-East3.10 km
GoyegaonNorth-West3.24 km
Pendhari (rith)North-East3.44 km
MatharaNorth3.54 km

Transport and Connectivity of Botgaon

Botgaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Manikgarh, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 119.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajura to Botgaon is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chandrapur to Botgaon is about 24 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Botgaon

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

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

Health Facilities in Botgaon

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

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

FAQs about Botgaon

Where is Botgaon located?

Botgaon village is located in Rajura Tehsil, Chandrapur district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the Village Panchayat of Botgaon?

The Village Panchayat of Botgaon is Sumthana.

What is the pincode of Botgaon?

The pincode of Botgaon is 442905.

What is the population of Botgaon?

Botgaon had a total population of 372, including 197 males and 175 females.

How many households are there in Botgaon?

Botgaon had 82 households.

What is the literacy rate in Botgaon?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Botgaon was 78.27%. Male literacy was 84.09% and female literacy was 71.88%.