Botha village, Chhotedongar tehsil | Pincode 494661

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

Anita Gawade

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LGD code: 449773
Pincode: 494661
Post office: Narayanpur (Narayanpur)
Population: 558
Households: 105
Literacy rate: 12%
Sex ratio: 1082 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 354
Distance to district centre: 46 km
Distance to mandal centre: 44 km
Distance to Raipur: 159 km
Distance to Hyderabad: 418 km
Nearest railway station: Antagarh · 48 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Hospital Pharasgaon · 15 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Botha compares

By population, Botha ranks #12 of 55 villages in Chhotedongar mandal.

Literacy rate

12.0%

−21.0% vs mandal average

Botha: 12.0%
Chhotedongar mandal: 33.0%
Narayanpur district: 40.5%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,082

+78 vs mandal average

Botha: 1,082
Chhotedongar mandal: 1,004

Household size

people per home

5.3

+0.4 vs mandal average

Botha: 5.3
Chhotedongar mandal: 4.9

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Botha at a glance

Botha is a village of 558 people in 105 households (Census 2011) in Chhotedongar tehsil, Narayanpur district, Chhattisgarh, the 12th-largest of 55 villages in Chhotedongar tehsil. Literacy is 12%, 21 points below the tehsil average of 33% and the sex ratio is 1,082 women per 1,000 men. It lies 46 km from the Narayanpur district centre, 48 km from Antagarh railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 494661, served by Narayanpur (Narayanpur) post office; the LGD village code is 449773. The nearest hospital or health centre is Hospital Pharasgaon, 15 km away. The sarpanch is Anita Gawade. The population is estimated at 541 in 2026, down 3% since the 2011 Census.

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Nearby villages compared

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Botha · this village	558	12%	—
Botha · Pharasgaon	323	40%	0 km N
Lawagaon · Karpawand	1,062	30%	0.7 km SW
Madagaon · Devbhog	2,032	43%	0.7 km SW
Madagaon · Pharasgaon	421	51%	0.7 km SW
Madagaon · Kondagaon	301	16%	0.7 km SW
Mokhagaon · Karpawand	532	41%	0.7 km SW

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Botha

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: No
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: No
Power hours (summer): 12
Power hours (winter): 12
Primary school: 2
Middle school: 0
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 0
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: No
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: No
Private bus service: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: No
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: No
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: NARAYANPUR
Distance to nearest town (km): 40
Distance to district HQ (km): 40
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 40
All-weather road: No
Gram panchayat (2011): TOYNAR
Total area (ha): 390.92
Irrigated area (ha): 0
Forest area (ha): 173.44

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Botha

LGD code: 449773
Pincode: 494661
Post office: Narayanpur (Narayanpur)
Population (Census 2011): 558
Population (projected 2026): 541
Households: 105
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1082
Literacy rate: 12.0%
Coordinates: 19.82946°N, 81.49914°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Bastar
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Narayanpur
Member of Parliament: Mahesh Kashyap
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: Anita Gawade
Block / Mandal: Chhotedongar

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Narayanpur district level

Then & Now

Botha — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

558

Census 2011 baseline

-3.0%

Population · 2026

541

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

105

Census 2011 baseline

Households · 2026

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RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 558Census 2011
Households: 105Census 2011
Literacy rate: 12.0%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1082 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 5412026 proj. · -3% vs 2011
Est. households: —2026 projection
Active job cards: 17,214MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 9,015MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 2,03,79,780ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 1,102NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 53.8%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 90.1%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 52.8%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 82.7%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 72.0%NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 70.6%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Narayanpur district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 12,04,680PMAY-G · 12,04,680 of 23,41,457 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Narayanpur district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 3,26,429Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Narayanpur district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

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Getting there

How to reach Botha

Mandal centre

Chhotedongar · ≈ 44 km

≈ 1 h 30 min by car · 1 h 47 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Narayanpur · ≈ 46 km

≈ 1 h 34 min by car · 1 h 52 min by bike

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Distance to cities · straight line

Raipur159 kmcapital
Hyderabad418 km
Chennai762 km
Kolkata774 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationAntagarh48 km
Hospital / PHCHospital Pharasgaon15 km
ATM / bankState Bank of India15 km

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September 2026

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From Chandalpur To Chandanpur: Chhattisgarh Village Sheds 'Embarrassing' Name After Years Of Struggle

Reported by ETV Bharat.

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A Chhattisgarh village embarrassed by its own name gets a new one: Chandalpur is now Chandanpur

Reported by The Times of India.

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Chhattisgarh: Psychiatry meet flags stigma, doctor shortage; experts push awareness, newer treatments

Reported by The Times of India.

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From Chandalpur To Chandanpur: Chhattisgarh Village Sheds 'Embarrassing' Name After Years Of Struggle
ETV Bharat12h ago
A Chhattisgarh village embarrassed by its own name gets a new one: Chandalpur is now Chandanpur
The Times of Indiayesterday
Chhattisgarh: Psychiatry meet flags stigma, doctor shortage; experts push awareness, newer treatments
The Times of Indiayesterday
Chhattisgarh's Sanju Devi powers India to Asian Games women's kabaddi gold
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Chhattisgarh village liquor ban: 16 fined Rs 45,000, gram sabha’s powers come under focus
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Chhattisgarh village liquor ban: 16 fined Rs 45,000, gram sabha’s powers come under focus
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What is the pincode of Botha?

The pincode of Botha, Chhotedongar tehsil, Narayanpur district, Chhattisgarh is 494661. The post office is Narayanpur (Narayanpur).

Which post office delivers to Botha?

Mail for Botha is delivered through Narayanpur (Narayanpur) post office, pincode 494661, in Chhotedongar tehsil, Narayanpur district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Botha located?

Botha is a village in Chhotedongar tehsil of Narayanpur district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the population of Botha as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Botha village has a population of 558 across 105 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Botha?

The current sarpanch of Botha gram panchayat is Anita Gawade.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Botha in?

Botha falls under the Bastar Lok Sabha constituency (PC #10) of Chhattisgarh.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Botha in?

Botha falls under the Narayanpur assembly constituency (AC #84) of Chhattisgarh.

What is the literacy rate in Botha?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Botha village is 12.0%.

What is the sex ratio in Botha?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Botha village is 1082 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Botha?

12 schemes currently match residents of Botha, including Godhan Nyay Yojana, Mahtari Vandana Yojana, Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

How far is Botha from Narayanpur district centre?

Botha is approximately 46 km (straight-line) from the centre of Narayanpur district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Botha?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Botha village is 449773.

How big is Botha compared to other villages in Chhotedongar tehsil?

Botha ranks 12 of 55 villages in Chhotedongar tehsil by Census 2011 population (558 residents).

How far is Botha from Raipur?

Botha is about 159 km from Raipur in a straight line (the state capital of Chhattisgarh); by road expect roughly 206 km.

How far is Botha from Hyderabad?

Botha is about 418 km from Hyderabad in a straight line; by road expect roughly 543 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Botha?

Antagarh is the nearest railway station to Botha, about 48 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 62 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Botha?

Hospital Pharasgaon is the nearest hospital or health centre to Botha, about 15 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 19 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Botha?

State Bank of India is the nearest ATM or bank to Botha, about 15 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 19 km.

Who is the MP for Botha?

Botha is in Bastar Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Mahesh Kashyap (BJP).

What is the population of Botha in 2026?

Botha is estimated at 541 people in 2026, down about 3% from 558 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Botha in?

Chhattisgarh falls in the Eastern Plateau and Hills zone (rice, millets, pulses; rain-fed) of the ICAR classification; Botha in Narayanpur district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Botha?

Anita Gawade is the sarpanch of Botha gram panchayat, Chhotedongar tehsil. See the sarpanch list of Chhotedongar tehsil for every gram panchayat.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-09-23
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-19
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)