Kotihal - Ranibennur, Haveri

Kotihal is a village situated in the Ranibennur taluka of Haveri district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ranibennur and around 61 km from the district headquarters in Haveri. Lingadahalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kotihal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kotihal is 604568. The village covers a total geographical area of 1093.51 hectares and falls under the 581115 pincode. Ranibennur is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Kotihal

According to the 2011 Census, Kotihal village had a total population of 2,308 people, including 1,190 males and 1,118 females, living in 485 households. The sex ratio was 939 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.25%, with male literacy at 81.04% and female literacy at 67.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 260, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 435.

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

Nearby Villages of Kotihal

Kotihal 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 Kotihal

Kotihal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Chalgeri, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 89.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ranibennur to Kotihal is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Haveri to Kotihal is about 61 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 Kotihal

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

Health Facilities in Kotihal

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

FAQs about Kotihal