Korkoti - Barsur, Dakshin Bastar Dantewada

Korkoti is a village situated in the Barsur tehsil of Dakshin Bastar Dantewada district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 36 km from Geedam and around 51 km from Dantewada. Korkati serves as the Gram Panchayat for Korkoti village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Korkoti is 450179. The village covers a total geographical area of 4519.53 hectares and falls under the 494441 pincode. Bade Bacheli is the nearest town, located about 36 km away.

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

Population of Korkoti

According to the 2011 Census, Korkoti village had a total population of 821 people, including 385 males and 436 females, living in 163 households. The sex ratio was 1,132 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 28.25%, with male literacy at 42.47% and female literacy at 15.45%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 818.

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

Nearby Villages of Korkoti

Korkoti 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 Korkoti

Public transport in the Korkoti is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dalli Rajhara, while the nearest airport is Jagdalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 94.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bade Bacheli to Korkoti is about 36 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dantewada to Korkoti is about 51 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Korkoti

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

Health Facilities in Korkoti

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

FAQs about Korkoti