Kot - Hukkeri, Belagavi

Kot is a village situated in the Hukkeri taluka of Belagavi district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 32 km from Hukkeri and around 46 km from Belgaum. Kot village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kot is 597640. The village covers a total geographical area of 461.27 hectares and falls under the 591254 pincode. Hukkeri is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

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

Population of Kot

According to the 2011 Census, Kot village had a total population of 1,495 people, including 676 males and 819 females, living in 387 households. The sex ratio was 1,212 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.66%, with male literacy at 83.90% and female literacy at 58.42%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 66, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 520.

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

Nearby Villages of Kot

Kot 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 Kot

Kot is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Pachhapur, while the nearest airport is Belgaum Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 25.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hukkeri to Kot is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Belgaum to Kot is about 46 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kot

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

Health Facilities in Kot

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

FAQs about Kot