Kotam Village Overview
Kotam is a village in Meral tehsil of Garhwa district, Jharkhand. It lies about 25 km from Meral tehsil headquarters and around 15 km from Garhwa district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Tisartetuka is the Gram Panchayat for Kotam village.
The sections below provide essential information about Kotam village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Kotam is 347684. The village covers a geographical area of 174.2 hectares and has a pincode of 822114. Meral is the nearest town.
Location Map of Kotam
Population & Demographics of Kotam
This section provides population and demographic details of Kotam village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 402 | 192 | 210 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 80 | 39 | 41 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 108 | 51 | 57 |
| Literate Population | 194 | 111 | 83 |
| Illiterate Population | 208 | 81 | 127 |
Key population details of Kotam village are given below:
- Kotam village is a small village with a total population of around 402, including approximately 192 males and 210 females, with a sex ratio of 1093 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 108 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Kotam village is moderate, with a literacy rate of about 48.26%.
- There are around 94 households in Kotam village.
Transport & Connectivity of Kotam
Transport facilities help residents of Kotam village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Kotam
The following villages are located close to Kotam and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kotam
- Where is Kotam located?
- Kotam village is located in Meral Subdivision, Garhwa district, Jharkhand, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Kotam?
- The Gram Panchayat of Kotam is Tisartetuka (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Kotam?
- The pincode of Kotam is 822114.
- What is the population of Kotam?
- Kotam has a total population of 402, including 192 males and 210 females.
- How many households are there in Kotam?
- There are 94 households in Kotam.
- What is the literacy rate in Kotam?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kotam is 48.26%. Male literacy is 57.81% and female literacy is 39.52%.