Kotekoppa - Sirsi, Uttara Kannada

Kotekoppa is a village situated in the Sirsi taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 26 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sirsi and around 146 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Bankanaal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kotekoppa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kotekoppa is 603263. The village covers a total geographical area of 163.72 hectares and falls under the 581358 pincode. Sirsi is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

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

Population of Kotekoppa

According to the 2011 Census, Kotekoppa village had a total population of 165 people, including 91 males and 74 females, living in 32 households. The sex ratio was 813 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.47%, with male literacy at 96.00% and female literacy at 74.14%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

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

Nearby Villages of Kotekoppa

Kotekoppa 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 Kotekoppa

Kotekoppa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Haveri, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sirsi to Kotekoppa is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Kotekoppa is about 146 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 Kotekoppa

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

Health Facilities in Kotekoppa

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

FAQs about Kotekoppa