Botalama - Banki, Cuttack
Botalama is a village situated in the Banki tehsil of Cuttack district, Odisha. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Banki and around 63 km from the district headquarters in Cuttack. Anuary serves as the Gram Panchayat for Botalama village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Botalama is 398951. The village covers a total geographical area of 132 hectares and falls under the 754009 pincode. Banki is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.
Botalama village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Banki Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Cuttack Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Botalama
According to the 2011 Census, Botalama village had a total population of 1,078 people, including 552 males and 526 females, living in 265 households. The sex ratio was 953 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.08%, with male literacy at 89.12% and female literacy at 59.68%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 901.
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 | 1,078 | 552 | 526 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 147 | 65 | 82 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 901 | 454 | 447 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 699 | 434 | 265 |
| Illiterate Population | 379 | 118 | 261 |
Nearby Villages of Botalama
Botalama 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 Botalama
Botalama is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Banki to Botalama is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Cuttack to Botalama is about 63 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Botalama
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Botalama 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 Botalama
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Botalama village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Botalama
Where is Botalama located?
Botalama village is located in Banki Tehsil, Cuttack district, Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Botalama?
The Gram Panchayat of Botalama is Anuary.
What is the pincode of Botalama?
The pincode of Botalama is 754009.
What is the population of Botalama?
Botalama had a total population of 1,078, including 552 males and 526 females.
How many households are there in Botalama?
Botalama had 265 households.
What is the literacy rate in Botalama?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Botalama was 75.08%. Male literacy was 89.12% and female literacy was 59.68%.