Kothigam

Kothigam is a village located in Tharad taluka of Banas Kantha district in Gujarat, India. It is situated 9km away from sub-district headquarter Tharad (tehsildar office) and 93km away from district headquarter Palanpur. As per 2009 stats, Vadgamda is the gram panchayat of Kothigam village.

Here you can discover what makes Kothigam unique in its vibrant Tharad-Banas Kantha region. You’ll see Kothigam’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 Kothigam

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kothigam is 507579. The village spans a total geographical area of 661.69 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 385565. Tharad is nearest town to Kothigam village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 9km away.

When it comes to local governance, Kothigam 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 Tharad Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Banaskantha Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Kothigam

Population of Kothigam

According to the 2011 Census, Kothigam has a total population of about 1,436, with approximately 736 males and 700 females. The sex ratio is around 951 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 237 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 330 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 55.36%, with male literacy at about 67.80% and female literacy near 42.29%. There are around 244 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kothigam's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Kothigam

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Kothigam. As per the 2011 stats, Kothigam had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Kothigam

Knowing the nearby villages of Kothigam helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Kothigam.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kothigam