Botha - Umarkhed, Yavatmal

Botha is a village situated in the Umarkhed tehsil of Yavatmal district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Umarkhed and around 116 km from the district headquarters in Yavatmal. Bothaone serves as the Village Panchayat for Botha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Botha is 542945. The village covers a total geographical area of 214.66 hectares and falls under the 445206 pincode. Umarkhed is the nearest town, located about 8 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 791 people, including 387 males and 404 females, living in 161 households. The sex ratio was 1,044 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.78%, with male literacy at 81.90% and female literacy at 58.45%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 123, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 59.

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

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:

Transport and Connectivity of Botha

Botha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Khadki Bazar, while the nearest airport is Nanded Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Umarkhed to Botha is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Yavatmal to Botha is about 116 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.3 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:

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:

FAQs about Botha