Kotiya

Kotiya is a village located in Kunkuri tehsil of Jashpur district in Chhattisgarh, India. It is situated 18km away from sub-district headquarter Kunkuri (tehsildar office) and 68km away from district headquarter Jashpur Nagar. As per 2009 stats, Jokbahla is the gram panchayat of Kotiya village.

Here you can discover what makes Kotiya unique in its vibrant Kunkuri-Jashpur region. You’ll see Kotiya’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Kotiya

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kotiya is 433982. The village spans a total geographical area of 457.11 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 496225. Kunkuri is nearest town to Kotiya village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 18km away.

When it comes to local governance, Kotiya village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Kunkuri Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Raigarh Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Kotiya

Population of Kotiya

According to the 2011 Census, Kotiya has a total population of about 753, with approximately 382 males and 371 females. The sex ratio is around 971 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 76 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 34 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 382. The overall literacy rate is approximately 68.13%, with male literacy at about 77.23% and female literacy near 58.76%. There are around 141 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kotiya's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Kotiya

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Kotiya. As per the 2011 stats, Kotiya had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Kotiya

Knowing the nearby villages of Kotiya helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Kotiya.

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