Kotduwari Village - Saraipali, Mahasamund

Kotduwari is a village situated in the Saraipali tehsil of Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Saraipali and around 120 km from the district headquarters in Mahasamund. Kotdwari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kotduwari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kotduwari is 445966. The village covers a total geographical area of 242.54 hectares and falls under the 493558 pincode. Saraipali is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Kotduwari

As per Census 2011, Kotduwari village has a total population of 1,057 people, consisting of 545 males and 512 females. The village has 305 households and a sex ratio of 939 females per 1,000 males. There are 144 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 632 literate and 425 illiterate residents. Additionally, 233 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 450 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Particulars Total Male Female
Total Population 1,057 545 512
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 144 74 70
Scheduled Castes (SC) 233 122 111
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 450 233 217
Literate Population 632 373 259
Illiterate Population 425 172 253

Nearby Villages of Kotduwari

Kotduwari 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:

Nearby Village Direction Approx. Distance (Aerial)
NawaparaSouth1.27 km
KatangpaliSouth1.91 km
KalidarhaEast2.05 km
AntarjhalaNorth2.17 km
BaloudaSouth-West2.25 km
PaikparaNorth-West2.30 km
KokdiSouth-East2.43 km
DumarpaliSouth-West2.88 km
HardasararWest3.15 km
SalhepaliNorth-West3.38 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kotduwari

Kotduwari is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Dungripadi, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.8 km.

Connectivity Status Nearest Availability
Public Bus Service No Available within NA
Private Bus Service No Available within >10 km
Railway Station No -

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Saraipali to Kotduwari is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mahasamund to Kotduwari is about 120 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kotduwari

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Kotduwari

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Kotduwari

Where is Kotduwari located?

Kotduwari village is located in Saraipali Tehsil, Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kotduwari?

The Gram Panchayat of Kotduwari is Kotdwari.

What is the pincode of Kotduwari?

The pincode of Kotduwari is 493558.

What is the population of Kotduwari?

Kotduwari has a total population of 1,057, including 545 males and 512 females.

How many households are there in Kotduwari?

There are 305 households in Kotduwari.

What is the literacy rate in Kotduwari?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kotduwari is 59.79%. Male literacy is 68.44% and female literacy is 50.59%.