Gotara - Kusmi, Sidhi

Gotara is a village situated in the Kusmi tehsil of Sidhi district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kusmi and around 46 km from the district headquarters in Sidhi. Gotra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gotara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gotara is 503268. The village covers a total geographical area of 774.11 hectares and falls under the 486666 pincode. Majhauli is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

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

Population of Gotara

According to the 2011 Census, Gotara village had a total population of 2,534 people, including 1,274 males and 1,260 females, living in 603 households. The sex ratio was 989 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.08%, with male literacy at 70.58% and female literacy at 51.49%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 457, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 392.

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

Nearby Villages of Gotara

Gotara 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 Gotara

Gotara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Marwasgram, while the nearest airport is Satna Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 91.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Majhauli to Gotara is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sidhi to Gotara is about 46 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gotara

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

Health Facilities in Gotara

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

FAQs about Gotara