Kotbarra - Lakhanpur, Surguja

Kotbarra is a village situated in the Lakhanpur tehsil of Surguja district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lakhanpur and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Ambikapur. Labji serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kotbarra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kotbarra is 433062. The village covers a total geographical area of 706.17 hectares and falls under the 497116 pincode. Lakhanpur is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Kotbarra

According to the 2011 Census, Kotbarra village had a total population of 320 people, including 164 males and 156 females, living in 81 households. The sex ratio was 951 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 35.91%, with male literacy at 45.65% and female literacy at 24.79%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 39, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 272.

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

Nearby Villages of Kotbarra

Kotbarra 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 Kotbarra

Public transport in the Kotbarra is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ambikapur, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 114.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lakhanpur to Kotbarra is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ambikapur to Kotbarra is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kotbarra

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

Health Facilities in Kotbarra

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

FAQs about Kotbarra