Kotra - Harrai, Chhindwara

Kotra is a village situated in the Harrai tehsil of Chhindwara district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 32 km from the tehsil headquarters in Harrai and around 112 km from the district headquarters in Chhindwara. Budhaina(bhond) serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kotra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kotra is 494126. The village covers a total geographical area of 2403.81 hectares and falls under the 480224 pincode. Harrai is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

Kotra village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Kotra

According to the 2011 Census, Kotra village had a total population of 319 people, including 151 males and 168 females, living in 70 households. The sex ratio was 1,113 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 26.05%, with male literacy at 26.79% and female literacy at 25.40%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 50, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 260.

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

Public transport in the Kotra is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Karapgaon, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 96.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Harrai to Kotra is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chhindwara to Kotra is about 112 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.2 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