Kotanpali - Bagbahra, Mahasamund

Kotanpali is a village situated in the Bagbahra tehsil of Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bagbahara and around 43 km from the district headquarters in Mahasamund. Birajpali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kotanpali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kotanpali is 446705. The village covers a total geographical area of 292.27 hectares and falls under the 493449 pincode. Bagbahara is the nearest town, located about 43 km away.

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

Population of Kotanpali

According to the 2011 Census, Kotanpali village had a total population of 592 people, including 280 males and 312 females, living in 121 households. The sex ratio was 1,114 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.99%, with male literacy at 84.81% and female literacy at 60.74%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 84, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 301.

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

Nearby Villages of Kotanpali

Kotanpali 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 Kotanpali

Kotanpali is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bagbahra, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 17.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagbahara to Kotanpali is about 43 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Mahasamund to Kotanpali is about 43 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kotanpali

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

Health Facilities in Kotanpali

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

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