Botalatanga - Dasarathpur, Jajpur

Botalatanga is a village situated in the Dasarathpur tehsil of Jajpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 13 km from Mangalpur and around 24 km from Jajapur . Chasakhanda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Botalatanga village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Botalatanga is 402153. The village covers a total geographical area of 229 hectares and falls under the 755011 pincode. Jajapur is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

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

Population of Botalatanga

As per Census 2011, Botalatanga village has a total population of 704 people, consisting of 337 males and 367 females. The village has 197 households and a sex ratio of 1,089 females per 1,000 males. There are 82 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 555 literate and 149 illiterate residents. Additionally, 116 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 2 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Botalatanga are given below:

Nearby Villages of Botalatanga

Botalatanga 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 Botalatanga

Botalatanga is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kenduapada, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 73.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jajapur to Botalatanga is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jajapur to Botalatanga is about 24 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Botalatanga

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Botalatanga village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Botalatanga

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

FAQs about Botalatanga