Botkula

Botkula is a village located in Indpur subdivision of Bankura district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 7.4km away from sub-district headquarter Indpur. Bankura is the district headquarter of Botkula village. As per 2009 stats, Brajarajpur is the gram panchayat of Botkula village.

Here you can discover what makes Botkula unique in its vibrant Indpur-Bankura region. You’ll see Botkula’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Botkula

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Botkula is 326792. The village spans a total geographical area of 154.02 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 722121. Bankura is nearest town to Botkula village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 31km away.

When it comes to local governance, Botkula village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Taldangra Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Bankura Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Botkula

Population of Botkula

According to the 2011 Census, Botkula has a total population of about 398, with approximately 209 males and 189 females. The sex ratio is around 904 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 59 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 98 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 29. The overall literacy rate is approximately 63.57%, with male literacy at about 71.77% and female literacy near 54.50%. There are around 86 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Botkula's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Botkula

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Botkula. As per the 2011 stats, Botkula had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Botkula

Knowing the nearby villages of Botkula helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Botkula.

Frequently Asked Questions about Botkula