Kotbo - Kamdara, Gumla

Kotbo is a village situated in the Kamdara subdivision of Gumla district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 52 km from Gumla, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Konsa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kotbo village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kotbo is 375844. The village covers a total geographical area of 517 hectares and falls under the 835325 pincode. Ranchi is the nearest town.

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

Population of Kotbo

According to the 2011 Census, Kotbo village had a total population of 870 people, including 436 males and 434 females, living in 172 households. The sex ratio was 995 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.32%, with male literacy at 87.43% and female literacy at 71.27%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 23, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 803.

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

Nearby Villages of Kotbo

Kotbo 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 Kotbo

Kotbo is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Pokla, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Gumla to Kotbo is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kotbo

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

Health Facilities in Kotbo

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

FAQs about Kotbo