Kotkhanda - Bhatkal, Uttara Kannada

Kotkhanda is a village situated in the Bhatkal taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhatkal and around 148 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Marukeri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kotkhanda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kotkhanda is 603851. The village covers a total geographical area of 419.45 hectares and falls under the 581320 pincode. Bhatkal is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Kotkhanda

As per Census 2011, Kotkhanda village has a total population of 960 people, consisting of 461 males and 499 females. The village has 221 households and a sex ratio of 1,082 females per 1,000 males. There are 77 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 680 literate and 280 illiterate residents. Additionally, 8 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 381 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kotkhanda

Kotkhanda 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 Kotkhanda

Kotkhanda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bhatkal, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 91.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhatkal to Kotkhanda is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Kotkhanda is about 148 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kotkhanda

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

Health Facilities in Kotkhanda

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

FAQs about Kotkhanda