The villages of Dalešice and Dolánky are administrative parts of Bítouchov.
Geography
Bítouchov is located about 5 kilometres (3 mi) north of Mladá Boleslav and 48 km (30 mi) northeast of Prague. It lies in the Jizera Table.
History
The first written mention of Bítouchov is from 1388. However, a mention of "Bítúch's court" allegedly appeared as early as the 12th century. The village was part of the Zvířetice estate.
Demographics
Historical population
Year
Pop.
±%
1869
525
—
1880
496
−5.5%
1890
542
+9.3%
1900
578
+6.6%
1910
674
+16.6%
Year
Pop.
±%
1921
562
−16.6%
1930
645
+14.8%
1950
427
−33.8%
1961
416
−2.6%
1970
354
−14.9%
Year
Pop.
±%
1980
315
−11.0%
1991
247
−21.6%
2001
282
+14.2%
2011
340
+20.6%
2021
431
+26.8%
Source: Censuses
Transport
The village of Dolánky
The railway line Mladá Boleslav–Rumburk runs through the southern part of the municipality and along the northern municipal border, but there is no train station.
Sights
The only cultural monument in Bítouchov is the Chapel of the Virgin Mary, located in the centre of the village. It was built in the Empire style in 1830.