Botrewadi - Karad, Satara
Botrewadi is a village situated in the Karad tehsil of Satara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karad and around 79 km from the district headquarters in Satara. Akaichiwadi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Botrewadi village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Botrewadi is 564634. The village covers a total geographical area of 122.13 hectares and falls under the 415111 pincode. Karad is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.
Botrewadi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Karad South Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Satara Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Botrewadi
According to the 2011 Census, Botrewadi village had a total population of 463 people, including 211 males and 252 females, living in 105 households. The sex ratio was 1,194 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.25%, with male literacy at 78.09% and female literacy at 58.56%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 17.
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 Population | 463 | 211 | 252 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 63 | 33 | 30 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 17 | 10 | 7 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 269 | 139 | 130 |
| Illiterate Population | 194 | 72 | 122 |
Nearby Villages of Botrewadi
Botrewadi is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Botrewadi
Botrewadi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karad to Botrewadi is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Satara to Botrewadi is about 79 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 Botrewadi
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Botrewadi village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Botrewadi
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Botrewadi village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Botrewadi
Where is Botrewadi located?
Botrewadi village is located in Karad Tehsil, Satara district, Maharashtra, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Botrewadi?
The Gram Panchayat of Botrewadi is Akaichiwadi.
What is the pincode of Botrewadi?
The pincode of Botrewadi is 415111.
What is the population of Botrewadi?
Botrewadi had a total population of 463, including 211 males and 252 females.
How many households are there in Botrewadi?
Botrewadi had 105 households.
What is the literacy rate in Botrewadi?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Botrewadi was 67.25%. Male literacy was 78.09% and female literacy was 58.56%.