Korkoti - Bilaigarh, Sarangarh-Bilaigarh

Korkoti is a village situated in the Bilaigarh tehsil of Sarangarh-Bilaigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 12 km from Bilaigarh and around 140 km from Raipur. Korkoti village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Korkoti is 444205. The village covers a total geographical area of 259.52 hectares and falls under the 493338 pincode. Bilaigarh is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Korkoti

As per Census 2011, Korkoti village has a total population of 1,200 people, consisting of 614 males and 586 females. The village has 245 households and a sex ratio of 954 females per 1,000 males. There are 183 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 761 literate and 439 illiterate residents. Additionally, 162 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,200614586
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1839786
Scheduled Castes (SC)1627785
Literate Population761466295
Illiterate Population439148291

Nearby Villages of Korkoti

Korkoti 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 VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BhothidihSouth-West1.40 km
BaglotaEast1.85 km
PurgaonSouth2.01 km
BharatpurSouth-East2.18 km
KhapradihWest2.41 km
TundriNorth-East2.46 km
NawrangpurSouth-West2.89 km
ChhirraEast3.28 km
ToulidihSouth-West3.46 km
MaldiSouth-East3.47 km

Transport and Connectivity of Korkoti

Public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the Korkoti. The nearest railway station is Ibh5, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bilaigarh to Korkoti is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raipur to Korkoti is about 140 km, with the usual travel time around ~4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Korkoti

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Korkoti

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Korkoti 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 Korkoti

Where is Korkoti located?

Korkoti village is located in Bilaigarh Tehsil, Sarangarh-Bilaigarh district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Korkoti?

Korkoti is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Korkoti?

The pincode of Korkoti is 493338.

What is the population of Korkoti?

Korkoti has a total population of 1,200, including 614 males and 586 females.

How many households are there in Korkoti?

There are 245 households in Korkoti.

What is the literacy rate in Korkoti?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Korkoti is 63.42%. Male literacy is 75.90% and female literacy is 50.34%.