Kothurna - Khairlanji, Balaghat

Kothurna is a village situated in the Khairlanji tehsil of Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khairlanji and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Balaghat. Kothurna village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kothurna is 497454. The village covers a total geographical area of 485.48 hectares and falls under the 481335 pincode. Waraseoni is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Kothurna

According to the 2011 Census, Kothurna village had a total population of 1,774 people, including 914 males and 860 females, living in 462 households. The sex ratio was 941 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.54%, with male literacy at 86.49% and female literacy at 68.14%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 23, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 331.

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

Nearby Villages of Kothurna

Kothurna 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 Kothurna

Kothurna is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Balaghat, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 25.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Waraseoni to Kothurna is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balaghat to Kothurna is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kothurna

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

Health Facilities in Kothurna

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

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