Kotmara - Sarangarh, Sarangarh-Bilaigarh

Kotmara is a village situated in the Sarangarh tehsil of Sarangarh-Bilaigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 7 km from Sarangarh and around 58 km from Raigarh. Kotmara village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kotmara is 435406. The village covers a total geographical area of 129.06 hectares and falls under the 496445 pincode. Sarangarh is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Kotmara

According to the 2011 Census, Kotmara village had a total population of 980 people, including 486 males and 494 females, living in 232 households. The sex ratio was 1,016 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.79%, with male literacy at 83.96% and female literacy at 57.87%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 516, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 42.

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

Nearby Villages of Kotmara

Kotmara 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 Kotmara

Kotmara is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kharsia, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 74.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sarangarh to Kotmara is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raigarh to Kotmara is about 58 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kotmara

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

Health Facilities in Kotmara

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

FAQs about Kotmara