Kotiya - Kunkuri, Jashpur

Kotiya is a village situated in the Kunkuri tehsil of Jashpur district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kunkuri and around 68 km from the district headquarters in Jashpur Nagar. Jokbahla serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kotiya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kotiya is 433982. The village covers a total geographical area of 457.11 hectares and falls under the 496225 pincode. Kunkuri is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Kotiya

As per Census 2011, Kotiya village has a total population of 753 people, consisting of 382 males and 371 females. The village has 141 households and a sex ratio of 971 females per 1,000 males. There are 76 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 513 literate and 240 illiterate residents. Additionally, 34 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 382 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kotiya are given below:

Nearby Villages of Kotiya

Kotiya 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 Kotiya

Kotiya is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Ambikapur, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 83.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kunkuri to Kotiya is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jashpur Nagar to Kotiya is about 68 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kotiya

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

Health Facilities in Kotiya

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

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