Kotarimal - Gharghoda, Raigarh

Kotarimal is a village situated in the Gharghoda tehsil of Raigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gharghoda and around 47 km from the district headquarters in Raigarh. Kotrimal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kotarimal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kotarimal is 434719. The village covers a total geographical area of 634.29 hectares and falls under the 496111 pincode. Gharghoda is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Kotarimal

As per Census 2011, Kotarimal village has a total population of 909 people, consisting of 465 males and 444 females. The village has 211 households and a sex ratio of 954 females per 1,000 males. There are 130 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 534 literate and 375 illiterate residents. Additionally, 84 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 526 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kotarimal

Kotarimal 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 Kotarimal

Kotarimal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bhupdeopur, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gharghoda to Kotarimal is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raigarh to Kotarimal is about 47 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 Kotarimal

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

Health Facilities in Kotarimal

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

FAQs about Kotarimal