Kothi - Kotma, Anuppur

Kothi is a village situated in the Kotma tehsil of Anuppur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kotma and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Anuppur. Kothi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kothi is 501760. The village covers a total geographical area of 1058.71 hectares and falls under the 484440 pincode. Bijuri is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Kothi

According to the 2011 Census, Kothi village had a total population of 2,618 people, including 1,327 males and 1,291 females, living in 641 households. The sex ratio was 973 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.95%, with male literacy at 84.37% and female literacy at 61.50%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 379, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 455.

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

Nearby Villages of Kothi

Kothi 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 Kothi

Kothi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Baihatola, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 118.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bijuri to Kothi is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Anuppur to Kothi is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kothi

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

Health Facilities in Kothi

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

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