Kothur - Pavagada, Tumakuru

Kothur is a village situated in the Pavagada taluka of Tumakuru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 20 km from Pavagada and around 101 km from Tumkur. C.k.pura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kothur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kothur is 610630. The village covers a total geographical area of 1017.51 hectares and falls under the 572116 pincode. Pavagada is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Kothur

According to the 2011 Census, Kothur village had a total population of 1,820 people, including 901 males and 919 females, living in 444 households. The sex ratio was 1,020 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.08%, with male literacy at 72.53% and female literacy at 52.05%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 612, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 216.

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

Nearby Villages of Kothur

Kothur 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 Kothur

Kothur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Hindupur, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 84.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pavagada to Kothur is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Tumkur to Kothur is about 101 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kothur

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

Health Facilities in Kothur

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

FAQs about Kothur