Kothari - Barpali, Korba

Kothari is a village situated in the Barpali tehsil of Korba district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 35 km from Kartala and around 26 km from Korba. Kothari village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kothari is 436434. The village covers a total geographical area of 282.86 hectares and falls under the 495671 pincode. Champa is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Kothari

According to the 2011 Census, Kothari village had a total population of 1,868 people, including 924 males and 944 females, living in 420 households. The sex ratio was 1,022 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.51%, with male literacy at 86.93% and female literacy at 66.05%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 778, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 225.

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

Nearby Villages of Kothari

Kothari 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 Kothari

Kothari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Balpur Halt, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Champa to Kothari is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Korba to Kothari is about 26 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kothari

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

Health Facilities in Kothari

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

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