Kotekal - Yemmiganur, Kurnool

Kotekal is a village situated in the Yemmiganur mandal of Kurnool district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Yemmiganur and around 95 km from the district headquarters in Kurnool. Kotekal village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kotekal is 593839. The village covers a total geographical area of 3594 hectares and falls under the 518360 pincode. Yemmiganur is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Kotekal village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Kotekal

As per Census 2011, Kotekal village has a total population of 6,115 people, consisting of 3,057 males and 3,058 females. The village has 1,128 households and a sex ratio of 1,000 females per 1,000 males. There are 968 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,229 literate and 3,886 illiterate residents. Additionally, 458 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 2 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kotekal are given below:

Nearby Villages of Kotekal

Kotekal 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 Kotekal

Kotekal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Adoni, while the nearest airport is Bellary Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Yemmiganur to Kotekal is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kurnool to Kotekal is about 95 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kotekal

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

Health Facilities in Kotekal

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

FAQs about Kotekal