Kothakoti - Bagepalli, Chikkaballapura

Kothakoti is a village situated in the Bagepalli taluka of Chikkaballapura district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bagepalli and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Chikkaballapur. Kothakote serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kothakoti village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kothakoti is 623790. The village covers a total geographical area of 579.02 hectares and falls under the 561207 pincode. Bagepalli is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Kothakoti

According to the 2011 Census, Kothakoti village had a total population of 1,359 people, including 691 males and 668 females, living in 343 households. The sex ratio was 967 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 52.66%, with male literacy at 64.78% and female literacy at 40.23%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 218, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 552.

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

Nearby Villages of Kothakoti

Kothakoti 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 Kothakoti

Kothakoti is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Satya Sai P Nilayam, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagepalli to Kothakoti is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chikkaballapur to Kothakoti is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kothakoti

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

Health Facilities in Kothakoti

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

FAQs about Kothakoti