Kotiya - Bilha, Bilaspur

Kotiya is a village situated in the Bilha tehsil of Bilaspur district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bilha and around 34 km from the district headquarters in Bilaspur. Mohtara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kotiya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kotiya is 439003. The village covers a total geographical area of 229.61 hectares and falls under the 495224 pincode. Bilha is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Kotiya

According to the 2011 Census, Kotiya village had a total population of 728 people, including 375 males and 353 females, living in 197 households. The sex ratio was 941 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.10%, with male literacy at 91.30% and female literacy at 78.48%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 141.

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

Nearby Villages of Kotiya

Kotiya 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 Kotiya

Kotiya is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dagori, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 10.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bilha to Kotiya is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bilaspur to Kotiya is about 34 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 Kotiya

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

Health Facilities in Kotiya

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

FAQs about Kotiya