Kothur - Chintamani, Chikkaballapura

Kothur is a village situated in the Chintamani taluka of Chikkaballapura district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chintamani and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Chikkaballapur. Kotagal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kothur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kothur is 624550. The village covers a total geographical area of 455.33 hectares and falls under the 563125 pincode. Chintamani is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Kothur

According to the 2011 Census, Kothur village had a total population of 1,145 people, including 584 males and 561 females, living in 237 households. The sex ratio was 961 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.45%, with male literacy at 71.35% and female literacy at 55.29%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 315.

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

Nearby Villages of Kothur

Kothur 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 Kothur

Public transport in the Kothur is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Devarapalle, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chintamani to Kothur is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chikkaballapur to Kothur is about 45 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 Kothur

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

Health Facilities in Kothur

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

FAQs about Kothur