Kothiya - Gadarwara, Narsimhapur

Kothiya is a village situated in the Gadarwara tehsil of Narsimhapur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gadarwara and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Narsimhapur. Kothiya village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kothiya is 490706. The village covers a total geographical area of 1018.79 hectares and falls under the 487555 pincode. Gadarwara is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Kothiya

According to the 2011 Census, Kothiya village had a total population of 2,077 people, including 1,085 males and 992 females, living in 455 households. The sex ratio was 914 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.54%, with male literacy at 79.49% and female literacy at 56.36%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 201, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 130.

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

Nearby Villages of Kothiya

Kothiya 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 Kothiya

Public transport in the Kothiya is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gadarwara, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 108.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gadarwara to Kothiya is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Narsimhapur to Kothiya is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kothiya

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

Health Facilities in Kothiya

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

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