Kottara - Charama, Uttar Bastar Kanker

Kottara is a village situated in the Charama tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Charama and around 27 km from the district headquarters in Kanker. Kottara village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kottara is 447471. The village covers a total geographical area of 688.45 hectares and falls under the 494670 pincode. Charama is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Kottara

According to the 2011 Census, Kottara village had a total population of 1,496 people, including 741 males and 755 females, living in 347 households. The sex ratio was 1,019 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.08%, with male literacy at 87.44% and female literacy at 68.83%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 59, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 806.

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

Nearby Villages of Kottara

Kottara 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 Kottara

Kottara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dalli Rajhara, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 76.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Charama to Kottara is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kanker to Kottara is about 27 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kottara

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

Health Facilities in Kottara

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

FAQs about Kottara