Kotra - Banda, Sagar

Kotra is a village situated in the Banda tehsil of Sagar district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Banda and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Sagar. Kotra village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kotra is 460198. The village covers a total geographical area of 473.5 hectares and falls under the 470335 pincode. Banda is the nearest town, located about 20 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 Banda Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Damoh Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kotra

According to the 2011 Census, Kotra village had a total population of 705 people, including 382 males and 323 females, living in 155 households. The sex ratio was 846 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.39%, with male literacy at 78.34% and female literacy at 49.81%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 88, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 50.

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, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Makronia, while the nearest airport is Khajuraho Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 111.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Banda to Kotra is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sagar to Kotra is about 40 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 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