Kotbarra Village - 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

As per Census 2011, Kotbarra village has a total population of 320 people, consisting of 164 males and 156 females. The village has 81 households and a sex ratio of 951 females per 1,000 males. There are 61 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 93 literate and 227 illiterate residents. Additionally, 39 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 272 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Particulars Total Male Female
Total Population 320 164 156
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 61 26 35
Scheduled Castes (SC) 39 20 19
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 272 139 133
Literate Population 93 63 30
Illiterate Population 227 101 126

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:

Nearby Village Direction Approx. Distance (Aerial)
SelraWest2.58 km
LabjiSouth3.55 km
RamhalaNorth-West3.62 km
PutaNorth-East4.59 km
SakariaSouth-West5.13 km
Bada DamaliEast5.26 km
TurgaWest6.01 km
SoyadaNorth6.36 km
JamaSouth6.39 km
GoreyapiparNorth-East6.42 km

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.

Connectivity Status Nearest Availability
Public Bus Service No Available within NA
Private Bus Service No Available within >10 km
Railway Station No Available within >10 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:

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

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Kotbarra

Where is Kotbarra located?

Kotbarra village is located in Lakhanpur Tehsil, Surguja district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kotbarra?

The Gram Panchayat of Kotbarra is Labji.

What is the pincode of Kotbarra?

The pincode of Kotbarra is 497116.

What is the population of Kotbarra?

Kotbarra has a total population of 320, including 164 males and 156 females.

How many households are there in Kotbarra?

There are 81 households in Kotbarra.

What is the literacy rate in Kotbarra?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kotbarra is 29.06%. Male literacy is 38.41% and female literacy is 19.23%.