Kotra - Ambagarh Chouki, Mohla-Manpur-Ambagarh Chouki

Kotra is a village situated in the Ambagarh Chouki tehsil of Mohla-Manpur-Ambagarh Chouki district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 6 km from Ambagarh Chowki and around 46 km from Rajnandgaon. Kotra village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kotra is 441583. The village covers a total geographical area of 235.17 hectares and falls under the 491665 pincode. Ambagarh Chowki is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Kotra

According to the 2011 Census, Kotra village had a total population of 628 people, including 301 males and 327 females, living in 139 households. The sex ratio was 1,086 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.39%, with male literacy at 90.71% and female literacy at 68.86%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 188, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 144.

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

Nearby Villages of Kotra

Kotra 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 Kotra

Kotra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bakal, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 72.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ambagarh Chowki to Kotra is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rajnandgaon to Kotra is about 46 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kotra

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

Health Facilities in Kotra

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

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