Bhotar - Dhaniakhali, Hooghly

Bhotar is a village situated in the Dhaniakhali subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 12.8 km from Dhaniakhali and around 32.3 km from Chinsura. Bhastara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhotar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhotar is 324675. The village covers a total geographical area of 134.46 hectares and falls under the 712152 pincode. Tarakeswar is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

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

Population of Bhotar

According to the 2011 Census, Bhotar village had a total population of 950 people, including 475 males and 475 females, living in 229 households. The sex ratio was 1,000 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.53%, with male literacy at 83.33% and female literacy at 69.75%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 129, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 358.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhotar

Bhotar 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 Bhotar

Bhotar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Panjipara, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tarakeswar to Bhotar is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Bhotar is about 32.3 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhotar

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

Health Facilities in Bhotar

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

FAQs about Bhotar