Botkul village, Nilanga taluka | Pincode 413522

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LGD code: 560797
Pincode: 413522
Post office: Aurad Shahajani
Population: 1,509
Households: 332
Literacy rate: 66.7%
Sex ratio: 861 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 815
Distance to district centre: 68 km
Distance to mandal centre: 25 km
Distance to Mumbai: 436 km
Distance to Hyderabad: 189 km
Nearest railway station: Kalagapura · 32 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Government Hospital Ambulga Bk · 4 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Botkul compares

By population, Botkul ranks #78 of 160 villages in Nilanga mandal.

Literacy rate

66.7%

+1.7% vs mandal average

Botkul: 66.7%
Nilanga mandal: 65.0%
Latur district: 67.3%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

861

−76 vs mandal average

Botkul: 861
Nilanga mandal: 937

Household size

people per home

4.5

−0.6 vs mandal average

Botkul: 4.5
Nilanga mandal: 5.1

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

Botkul at a glance

Botkul is a village of 1,509 people in 332 households (Census 2011) in Nilanga taluka, Latur district, Maharashtra, the 78th-largest of 160 villages in Nilanga taluka. Literacy is 67%, 2 points above the taluka average of 65% and the sex ratio is 861 women per 1,000 men. It lies 68 km from the Latur district centre, 10 km from Aurad Shahajani, the nearest town, 32 km from Kalagapura railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 413522, served by Aurad Shahajani post office; the LGD village code is 560797. The nearest hospital or health centre is Government Hospital Ambulga Bk, 4 km away. The village votes in Nilanga assembly constituency, represented by MLA Nilangekar Sambhaji Diliprao Patil. The population is estimated at 1,779 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Botkul · this village	1,509	67%	—
Halgara · Nilanga	6,536	66%	4.1 km S
Tambarwadi · Ausa	1,654	68%	4.3 km SE
Tambarwadi · Nilanga	1,223	73%	4.3 km SE
Sawangira · Nilanga	942	69%	5.9 km W
Talikhed · Nilanga	1,821	62%	7 km W
Tagarkheda · Nilanga	3,707	66%	7.6 km SE

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Botkul

Treated tap water: Yes
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: Yes
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: Yes
Power hours (summer): 12
Power hours (winter): 12
Primary school: 2
Middle school: 1
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: Yes
Private bus service: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: Yes
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: NILANGA
Distance to nearest town (km): 23
Distance to district HQ (km): 50
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 23
All-weather road: Yes
Total area (ha): 486.75
Irrigated area (ha): 403.24
Forest area (ha): 0

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

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Key facts — Botkul

LGD code: 560797
Pincode: 413522
Post office: Aurad Shahajani
Population (Census 2011): 1,509
Population (projected 2026): 1,779
Households: 332
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 861
Literacy rate: 66.7%
Coordinates: 18.13270°N, 76.88913°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Latur
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Nilanga
Member of Parliament: Shivaji Kalge
Member of Legislative Assembly: Nilangekar Sambhaji Diliprao Patil
Block / Mandal: Nilanga

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 Latur district level

Then & Now

Botkul — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,509

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

1,779

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

332

Census 2011 baseline

+17.8%

Households · 2026

391

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: 1,509Census 2011
Households: 332Census 2011
Literacy rate: 66.7%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 861 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1,7792026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 3912026 projection
Active job cards: 1,36,380MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 90,191MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 9,36,17,088ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: —NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: —NFHS-5 district
Electricity: —NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: —NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): —NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

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

Tap water at homedistrict level: 82.1%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Latur district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 12,77,233PMAY-G · 12,77,233 of 33,40,872 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Latur district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 7,14,978Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Latur 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 Botkul

Mandal centre

Nilanga · ≈ 25 km

≈ 51 min by car · 1 h by bike

Directions

District centre

Latur · ≈ 68 km

≈ 2 h 19 min by car · 2 h 45 min by bike

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Nearest town · 14,536 people

Aurad Shahajani · ≈ 9.5 km

≈ 20 min by car · 23 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Mumbai436 kmcapital
Hyderabad189 km
Bengaluru579 km
Chennai668 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationKalagapura32 km
Bus stopSindkhed13 km
Hospital / PHCGovernment Hospital Ambulga Bk4 km
ATM / bankPragati Krishna Grameen Bank19 km
Petrol pumpBharat Petroleum23 km
Collegeमहाराष्ट्र विद्यालय26 km
Police stationPolice Station, Shirur Anatpal24 km

Nearest to the village

Health centre: Government Hospital Ambulga Bk4.0 km

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September 2026

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Maharashtra: Cong leaders demand immediate drought declaration for Latur

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Congress urges Maharashtra to declare Latur drought-hit

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News from Latur & Maharashtra

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Maharashtra: Cong leaders demand immediate drought declaration for Latur
LaturNational Herald10 days ago
Congress urges Maharashtra to declare Latur drought-hit
LaturDaily Pioneer10 days ago
'Look for sustainability, adopt bamboo cultivation': Maharashtra minister Bharat Gogawale tells farmers
Deccan Herald15h ago
Bombay High Court Dismisses Sarpanch's Challenge to No-Confidence Motion in Maharashtra Village Panchayats Act Case. Writ Petition under Articles 226 and 227 fails as no-confidence motion was validly passed in special meeting presided by Tahsildar u
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Maharashtra declares drought in 265 talukas as crop losses mount after weak monsoon
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Bombay High Court Quashes Additional Commissioner's Order and Restores Removal of Police Patil for Engaging in Political Activities. Police Patil, a Government Servant Holding a Civil Post Under the Maharashtra Village Police Act, 1967, Violated Rule
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What is the pincode of Botkul?

The pincode of Botkul, Nilanga taluka, Latur district, Maharashtra is 413522. The post office is Aurad Shahajani.

Which post office delivers to Botkul?

Mail for Botkul is delivered through Aurad Shahajani post office, pincode 413522, in Nilanga taluka, Latur district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Botkul located?

Botkul is a village in Nilanga taluka of Latur district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the population of Botkul as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Botkul village has a population of 1,509 across 332 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Botkul in?

Botkul falls under the Latur Lok Sabha constituency (PC #41) of Maharashtra.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Botkul in?

Botkul falls under the Nilanga assembly constituency (AC #238) of Maharashtra.

What is the literacy rate in Botkul?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Botkul village is 66.7%.

What is the sex ratio in Botkul?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Botkul village is 861 females per 1,000 males.

What is the nearest health centre to Botkul?

The nearest health facility to Botkul is Government Hospital Ambulga Bk (~4.0 km).

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Botkul?

12 schemes currently match residents of Botkul, including Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana, Shiv Bhojan Thali, Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

How far is Botkul from Latur district centre?

Botkul is approximately 68 km (straight-line) from the centre of Latur district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Botkul?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Botkul village is 560797.

Which is the nearest town to Botkul?

Aurad Shahajani (population 14,536, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 10 km from Botkul in a straight line.

How big is Botkul compared to other villages in Nilanga taluka?

Botkul ranks 78 of 160 villages in Nilanga taluka by Census 2011 population (1,509 residents).

How far is Botkul from Mumbai?

Botkul is about 436 km from Mumbai in a straight line (the state capital of Maharashtra); by road expect roughly 566 km.

How far is Botkul from Hyderabad?

Botkul is about 189 km from Hyderabad in a straight line; by road expect roughly 245 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Botkul?

Kalagapura is the nearest railway station to Botkul, about 32 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 42 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Botkul?

Sindkhed is the nearest bus stop to Botkul, about 13 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 18 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Botkul?

Government Hospital Ambulga Bk is the nearest hospital or health centre to Botkul, about 4 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 5 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Botkul?

Pragati Krishna Grameen Bank is the nearest ATM or bank to Botkul, about 19 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 24 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Botkul?

Bharat Petroleum is the nearest petrol pump to Botkul, about 23 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 30 km.

Who is the MLA of Botkul?

Botkul falls under Nilanga assembly constituency (AC 238). The sitting MLA is Nilangekar Sambhaji Diliprao Patil (BJP).

Who is the MP for Botkul?

Botkul is in Latur Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Shivaji Kalge (INC).

What is the population of Botkul in 2026?

Botkul is estimated at 1,779 people in 2026, up about 18% from 1,509 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Botkul in?

Maharashtra falls in the Western Plateau and Hills zone (cotton, jowar, sugarcane, oilseeds) and the West Coast Plains and Ghats zone (rice, coconut, spices, rubber, plantation crops) of the ICAR classification; Botkul in Latur district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-09-23
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-25
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)