Kotmal

Kotmal is a village located in Basavakalyan taluka of Bidar district in Karnataka, India. It is situated 20km away from sub-district headquarter Basavakalyan (tehsildar office) and 92km away from district headquarter Bidar. As per 2009 stats, Mirkal is the gram panchayat of Kotmal village.

Here you can discover what makes Kotmal unique in its vibrant Basavakalyan-Bidar region. You’ll see Kotmal’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 Kotmal

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kotmal is 599721. The village spans a total geographical area of 821.49 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 585416. Basavakalyan is nearest town to Kotmal village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 20km away.

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

Google Map of Kotmal

Population of Kotmal

According to the 2011 Census, Kotmal has a total population of about 1,892, with approximately 964 males and 928 females. The sex ratio is around 962 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 218 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 462 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 235. The overall literacy rate is approximately 59.73%, with male literacy at about 69.29% and female literacy near 49.78%. There are around 335 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kotmal's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Kotmal

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

Nearby Villages of Kotmal

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Kotmal