Kotha - Lingasugur, Raichur

Kotha is a village situated in the Lingasugur taluka of Raichur district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 28 km from Lingsugur and around 96 km from Raichur. Kota serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kotha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kotha is 600472. The village covers a total geographical area of 6657.38 hectares and falls under the 584139 pincode. Lingsugur is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Kotha

According to the 2011 Census, Kotha village had a total population of 5,229 people, including 2,612 males and 2,617 females, living in 848 households. The sex ratio was 1,002 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 51.06%, with male literacy at 63.86% and female literacy at 38.50%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,085, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 909.

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

Nearby Villages of Kotha

Kotha 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 Kotha

Kotha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Marichethal, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 88.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lingsugur to Kotha is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Raichur to Kotha is about 96 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kotha

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

Health Facilities in Kotha

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

FAQs about Kotha