Botekasa - Korchi, Gadchiroli

Botekasa is a village situated in the Korchi tehsil of Gadchiroli district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Korchi and around 128 km from the district headquarters in Gadchiroli. Bihitekala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Botekasa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Botekasa is 538770. The village covers a total geographical area of 473.41 hectares and falls under the 441209 pincode. Desaiganj is the nearest town, located about 82 km away.

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

Population of Botekasa

As per Census 2011, Botekasa village has a total population of 836 people, consisting of 405 males and 431 females. The village has 206 households and a sex ratio of 1,064 females per 1,000 males. There are 93 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 586 literate and 250 illiterate residents. Additionally, 101 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 363 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Botekasa

Botekasa 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 Botekasa

Botekasa is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Paniajob, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 70.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Desaiganj to Botekasa is about 82 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Gadchiroli to Botekasa is about 128 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Botekasa

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

Health Facilities in Botekasa

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

FAQs about Botekasa