Kotgarh - Akaltara, Janjgir-Champa

Kotgarh is a village situated in the Akaltara tehsil of Janjgir-Champa district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 3 km from Akaltara and around 23 km from Janjgir. Kotgarh village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kotgarh is 436644. The village covers a total geographical area of 440.17 hectares and falls under the 495552 pincode. Akaltara is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

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

Population of Kotgarh

According to the 2011 Census, Kotgarh village had a total population of 2,551 people, including 1,261 males and 1,290 females, living in 545 households. The sex ratio was 1,023 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.59%, with male literacy at 72.16% and female literacy at 49.17%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 492, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,000.

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

Nearby Villages of Kotgarh

Kotgarh 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 Kotgarh

Kotgarh is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ibh4, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Akaltara to Kotgarh is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Janjgir to Kotgarh is about 23 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kotgarh

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

Health Facilities in Kotgarh

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

FAQs about Kotgarh