Kotga - Chincholi, Kalaburagi

Kotga is a village situated in the Chincholi taluka of Kalaburagi district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 37 km from Chincholi and around 60 km from Gulbarga. Chandankera serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kotga village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kotga is 620339. The village covers a total geographical area of 1228.96 hectares and falls under the 585306 pincode. Chitgoppa is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Kotga

According to the 2011 Census, Kotga village had a total population of 1,611 people, including 808 males and 803 females, living in 297 households. The sex ratio was 994 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.01%, with male literacy at 63.77% and female literacy at 46.32%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 147, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 8.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,611808803
Child Population (0–6 yrs)20410797
Scheduled Castes (SC)1477770
Scheduled Tribes (ST)853
Literate Population774447327
Illiterate Population837361476

Nearby Villages of Kotga

Kotga 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
GadilingdhalliSouth-East3.69 km
PangargaSouth-West3.78 km
KhanapurNorth3.80 km
KinnisarposhNorth-West4.85 km
ChandankeraSouth5.09 km
Bhunyar[k]North5.68 km
ChannurSouth-East5.96 km
AinapurNorth-East6.00 km
ChengtaWest6.29 km
Sanjay NagarSouth-West6.43 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kotga

Public transport in the Kotga is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Seram, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 102.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chitgoppa to Kotga is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gulbarga to Kotga 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 Kotga

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Kotga

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Kotga

Where is Kotga located?

Kotga village is located in Chincholi Taluka, Kalaburagi district, Karnataka, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Kotga?

The Gram Panchayat of Kotga is Chandankera.

What is the pincode of Kotga?

The pincode of Kotga is 585306.

What is the population of Kotga?

Kotga had a total population of 1,611, including 808 males and 803 females.

How many households are there in Kotga?

Kotga had 297 households.

What is the literacy rate in Kotga?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kotga was 55.01%. Male literacy was 63.77% and female literacy was 46.32%.