Kotabal - Ron, Gadag

Kotabal is a village situated in the Ron taluka of Gadag district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ron and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Gadag. Kothabal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kotabal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kotabal is 601941. The village covers a total geographical area of 1314.64 hectares and falls under the 582209 pincode. Ron is the nearest town, located about 2 km away.

Kotabal village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Ron Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Haveri Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kotabal

According to the 2011 Census, Kotabal village had a total population of 3,368 people, including 1,686 males and 1,682 females, living in 690 households. The sex ratio was 998 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.34%, with male literacy at 91.05% and female literacy at 65.81%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 433, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 446.

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

Nearby Villages of Kotabal

Kotabal 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 Kotabal

Kotabal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Somankatti, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ron to Kotabal is about 2 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gadag to Kotabal is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kotabal

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

Health Facilities in Kotabal

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

FAQs about Kotabal