Kotra - Berasia, Bhopal

Kotra is a village situated in the Berasia tehsil of Bhopal district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Berasia and around 72 km from the district headquarters in Bhopal. Kotra village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kotra is 482103. The village covers a total geographical area of 717 hectares and falls under the 462120 pincode. Berasia is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Kotra

According to the 2011 Census, Kotra village had a total population of 822 people, including 435 males and 387 females, living in 150 households. The sex ratio was 890 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.19%, with male literacy at 72.13% and female literacy at 42.14%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 95, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 47.

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

Nearby Villages of Kotra

Kotra 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 Kotra

Kotra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dewanganj, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Berasia to Kotra is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhopal to Kotra is about 72 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kotra

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

Health Facilities in Kotra

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

FAQs about Kotra