Kotmi - Shahpur, Betul

Kotmi is a village situated in the Shahpur tehsil of Betul district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahpur and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Betul. Kotmi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kotmi is 486054. The village covers a total geographical area of 777.25 hectares and falls under the 460440 pincode. Betul is the nearest town, located about 42 km away.

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

Population of Kotmi

According to the 2011 Census, Kotmi village had a total population of 1,600 people, including 799 males and 801 females, living in 330 households. The sex ratio was 1,003 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.27%, with male literacy at 65.13% and female literacy at 45.36%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 40, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 952.

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

Nearby Villages of Kotmi

Kotmi 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 Kotmi

Kotmi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Barbatpur, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 107.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Betul to Kotmi is about 42 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kotmi

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

Health Facilities in Kotmi

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

FAQs about Kotmi