Kotariyadand - Pendra Road, Gaurela-Pendra-Marwahi

Kotariyadand is a village situated in the Pendra Road tehsil of Gaurela-Pendra-Marwahi district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 15 km from Gaurella and around 116 km from Bilaspur. Piparkhuti serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kotariyadand village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kotariyadand is 437471. The village covers a total geographical area of 378.05 hectares and falls under the 495117 pincode. Gaurella is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Kotariyadand

According to the 2011 Census, Kotariyadand village had a total population of 773 people, including 395 males and 378 females, living in 223 households. The sex ratio was 957 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.46%, with male literacy at 67.07% and female literacy at 49.35%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 684.

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

Nearby Villages of Kotariyadand

Kotariyadand 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 Kotariyadand

Kotariyadand is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sarbahara, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gaurella to Kotariyadand is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bilaspur to Kotariyadand is about 116 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 Kotariyadand

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

Health Facilities in Kotariyadand

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

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