Kotduwari - 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

According to the 2011 Census, Kotduwari village had a total population of 1,057 people, including 545 males and 512 females, living in 305 households. The sex ratio was 939 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.22%, with male literacy at 79.19% and female literacy at 58.60%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 233, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 450.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Kotduwari