Koothi - Somvarpet, Kodagu

Koothi is a village situated in the Somvarpet taluka of Kodagu district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Somwarpet and around 68 km from the district headquarters in Madikeri. Tholur Shettalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Koothi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Koothi is 617923. The village covers a total geographical area of 973.16 hectares and falls under the 571236 pincode. Somwarpet is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Koothi

As per Census 2011, Koothi village has a total population of 666 people, consisting of 328 males and 338 females. The village has 182 households and a sex ratio of 1,030 females per 1,000 males. There are 48 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 555 literate and 111 illiterate residents. Additionally, 47 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Koothi are given below:

Nearby Villages of Koothi

Koothi 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 Koothi

Koothi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kadagaravalli, while the nearest airport is Kannur International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Somwarpet to Koothi is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Madikeri to Koothi is about 68 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Koothi

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

Health Facilities in Koothi

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

FAQs about Koothi