Kothigaon - Chhura, Gariyaband

Kothigaon is a village situated in the Chhura tehsil of Gariyaband district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 15 km from Chhura and around 115 km from Raipur. Kothigaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kothigaon is 445333. The village covers a total geographical area of 339.85 hectares and falls under the 493996 pincode. Chhura is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Kothigaon

According to the 2011 Census, Kothigaon village had a total population of 834 people, including 406 males and 428 females, living in 185 households. The sex ratio was 1,054 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.13%, with male literacy at 78.67% and female literacy at 46.45%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 30, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 458.

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

Nearby Villages of Kothigaon

Kothigaon 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 Kothigaon

Kothigaon is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Khariar Road, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 19.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chhura to Kothigaon is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raipur to Kothigaon is about 115 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kothigaon

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

Health Facilities in Kothigaon

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

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