Kotigud - Devadurga, Raichur

Kotigud is a village situated in the Devadurga taluka of Raichur district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Devadurga and around 71 km from the district headquarters in Raichur. K.irabgera serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kotigud village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kotigud is 600620. The village covers a total geographical area of 651.23 hectares and falls under the 584111 pincode. Devadurga is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Kotigud

As per Census 2011, Kotigud village has a total population of 954 people, consisting of 478 males and 476 females. The village has 148 households and a sex ratio of 995 females per 1,000 males. There are 144 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 544 literate and 410 illiterate residents. Additionally, 303 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 592 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kotigud

Kotigud 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 Kotigud

Kotigud is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Saidapur, while the nearest airport is Bellary Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 103.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Devadurga to Kotigud is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raichur to Kotigud is about 71 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kotigud

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

Health Facilities in Kotigud

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

FAQs about Kotigud