Botha - Mahagaon, Yavatmal

Botha is a village situated in the Mahagaon tehsil of Yavatmal district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mahagaon and around 105 km from the district headquarters in Yavatmal. Botha village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Botha is 543150. The village covers a total geographical area of 1252 hectares and falls under the 445205 pincode. Pusad is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Botha village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Umarkhed Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Hingoli Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Botha

According to the 2011 Census, Botha village had a total population of 1,185 people, including 623 males and 562 females, living in 282 households. The sex ratio was 902 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.81%, with male literacy at 86.91% and female literacy at 66.06%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 128, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 179.

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 Population1,185623562
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1639667
Scheduled Castes (SC)1286266
Scheduled Tribes (ST)17910079
Literate Population785458327
Illiterate Population400165235

Nearby Villages of Botha

Botha 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)
DongargaonNorth3.18 km
Lohara Kh.East3.19 km
DharmohaEast3.33 km
DharegaonSouth-East3.48 km
TembhurdaraSouth-West3.73 km
MorathNorth-East3.86 km
AsoliNorth-West4.94 km
Gaul Kh.West5.22 km
WarunaEast5.62 km
HinganiEast5.68 km

Transport and Connectivity of Botha

Public transport in the Botha is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Khadki Bazar, while the nearest airport is Nanded Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pusad to Botha is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Yavatmal to Botha is about 105 km, with the usual travel time around ~3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Botha

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Botha 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 Botha

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

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

FAQs about Botha

Where is Botha located?

Botha village is located in Mahagaon Tehsil, Yavatmal district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Botha?

Botha is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Botha?

The pincode of Botha is 445205.

What is the population of Botha?

Botha had a total population of 1,185, including 623 males and 562 females.

How many households are there in Botha?

Botha had 282 households.

What is the literacy rate in Botha?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Botha was 76.81%. Male literacy was 86.91% and female literacy was 66.06%.