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

As per Census 2011, Kothi village has a total population of 2,618 people, consisting of 1,327 males and 1,291 females. The village has 641 households and a sex ratio of 972 females per 1,000 males. There are 370 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,640 literate and 978 illiterate residents. Additionally, 379 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 455 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,6181,3271,291
Child Population (0–6 yrs)370201169
Scheduled Castes (SC)379181198
Scheduled Tribes (ST)455234221
Literate Population1,640950690
Illiterate Population978377601

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KoryaSouth-East2.38 km
TarsiliNorth2.79 km
GulidandNorth-West3.19 km
ChhulhaSouth-West3.61 km
KyontarEast4.03 km
UmardaNorth4.07 km
BhathadandSouth4.10 km
Bahera BandhSouth-East4.31 km
SaranggarhWest5.05 km
PakrihaNorth-East5.21 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Kothi

Where is Kothi located?

Kothi village is located in Kotma Tehsil, Anuppur district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kothi?

Kothi is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Kothi?

The pincode of Kothi is 484440.

What is the population of Kothi?

Kothi has a total population of 2,618, including 1,327 males and 1,291 females.

How many households are there in Kothi?

There are 641 households in Kothi.

What is the literacy rate in Kothi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kothi is 62.64%. Male literacy is 71.59% and female literacy is 53.45%.