Kotur - Hosakote, Bengaluru Rural

Kotur is a village situated in the Hosakote taluka of Bengaluru Rural district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 26 km from Hosakote and around 33 km from Bangalore Rural. Muthsandra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kotur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kotur is 625736. The village covers a total geographical area of 158.89 hectares and falls under the 560008 pincode. Hosakote is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Kotur

As per Census 2011, Kotur village has a total population of 961 people, consisting of 488 males and 473 females. The village has 201 households and a sex ratio of 969 females per 1,000 males. There are 135 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 596 literate and 365 illiterate residents. Additionally, 449 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 4 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kotur are given below:

Nearby Villages of Kotur

Kotur 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 Kotur

Kotur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Whitefield, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 21.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hosakote to Kotur is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bangalore Rural to Kotur is about 33 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 Kotur

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

Health Facilities in Kotur

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

FAQs about Kotur