Kottara
Kottara is a village located in Charama tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district in Chhattisgarh, India. It is situated 15km away from sub-district headquarter Charama (tehsildar office) and 27km away from district headquarter Kanker. As per 2009 stats, Kottara village is also a gram panchayat.
Here you can discover what makes Kottara unique in its vibrant Charama-Uttar Bastar Kanker region. You’ll see Kottara’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.
About Kottara
According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kottara is 447471. The village spans a total geographical area of 688.45 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 494670. Charama is nearest town to Kottara village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 15km away.
When it comes to local governance, Kottara village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Bhanupratappur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Kanker Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.
Google Map of Kottara
Population of Kottara
According to the 2011 Census, Kottara has a total population of about 1,496, with approximately 741 males and 755 females. The sex ratio is around 1018 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 150 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 59 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 806. The overall literacy rate is approximately 70.25%, with male literacy at about 78.95% and female literacy near 61.72%. There are around 347 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kottara's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,496 | 741 | 755 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 150 | 72 | 78 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 59 | 31 | 28 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 806 | 401 | 405 |
| Literate Population | 1,051 | 585 | 466 |
| Illiterate Population | 445 | 156 | 289 |
Connectivity of Kottara
Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Kottara. As per the 2011 stats, Kottara had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Kottara
Knowing the nearby villages of Kottara helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Kottara.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kottara
- Where is Kottara located?
- Kottara village is situated in Charama Tehsil, within the Uttar Bastar Kanker district of Chhattisgarh, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Kottara?
- Kottara serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
- What is the pincode of Kottara?
- The pincode of Kottara is 494670, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
- What is the population of Kottara as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, the population of Kottara is 1,496, with 741 males and 755 females.
- How many households are there in Kottara as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, Kottara village has a total of 347 households.
- What is the literacy rate in Kottara as per the 2011 Census?
- According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Kottara is 70.25%. The male literacy rate is 78.95%, while the female literacy rate is 61.72%.