Botoni - Zari-Jamani, Yavatmal
Botoni is a village situated in the Zari-Jamani tehsil of Yavatmal district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 19 km from the tehsil headquarters in Zari-jamani and around 85 km from the district headquarters in Yavatmal. Hiwarabarsa serves as the Village Panchayat for Botoni village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Botoni is 543812. The village covers a total geographical area of 616.86 hectares and falls under the 445304 pincode. Pandharkaoda is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.
Botoni village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Wani Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Chandrapur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Botoni
According to the 2011 Census, Botoni village had a total population of 355 people, including 180 males and 175 females, living in 101 households. The sex ratio was 972 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.52%, with male literacy at 82.61% and female literacy at 64.38%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 258.
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 | 355 | 180 | 175 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 34 | 19 | 15 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 258 | 131 | 127 |
| Literate Population | 236 | 133 | 103 |
| Illiterate Population | 119 | 47 | 72 |
Nearby Villages of Botoni
Botoni 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 Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Katali Borgaon | South | 2.43 km |
| Girjapur | North-East | 3.31 km |
| Pachpohor | East | 3.79 km |
| Hiwara Barasa | South-West | 3.85 km |
| Kondhi | West | 5.02 km |
| Shibala | South-East | 5.58 km |
| Vasantnagar | North | 5.73 km |
| Baggi | South-West | 5.76 km |
| Wagdara | North | 6.14 km |
| Durgada | North | 6.20 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Botoni
Botoni is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Pimpalkhuti, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 99.4 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pandharkaoda to Botoni is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Yavatmal to Botoni is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Botoni
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Botoni village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Botoni
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Botoni 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 Botoni
Where is Botoni located?
Botoni village is located in Zari-Jamani Tehsil, Yavatmal district, Maharashtra, India.
What is the Village Panchayat of Botoni?
The Village Panchayat of Botoni is Hiwarabarsa.
What is the pincode of Botoni?
The pincode of Botoni is 445304.
What is the population of Botoni?
Botoni had a total population of 355, including 180 males and 175 females.
How many households are there in Botoni?
Botoni had 101 households.
What is the literacy rate in Botoni?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Botoni was 73.52%. Male literacy was 82.61% and female literacy was 64.38%.