Kotgarh - Pithora, Mahasamund

Kotgarh is a village situated in the Pithora tehsil of Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 55 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pithaura and around 95 km from the district headquarters in Mahasamund. Kotgarh village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kotgarh is 446413. The village covers a total geographical area of 266.3 hectares and falls under the 493555 pincode. Bagbahara is the nearest town, located about 55 km away.

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

Population of Kotgarh

According to the 2011 Census, Kotgarh village had a total population of 684 people, including 340 males and 344 females, living in 200 households. The sex ratio was 1,012 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.92%, with male literacy at 84.03% and female literacy at 54.61%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 198, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 315.

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, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bagbahra, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagbahara to Kotgarh is about 55 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Mahasamund to Kotgarh is about 95 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. 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