Kotma - Kusmi, Sidhi

Kotma is a village situated in the Kusmi tehsil of Sidhi district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kusmi and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Sidhi. Rohal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kotma village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kotma is 503282. The village covers a total geographical area of 330.15 hectares and falls under the 486666 pincode. Majhauli is the nearest town, located about 60 km away.

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

Population of Kotma

As per Census 2011, Kotma village has a total population of 500 people, consisting of 243 males and 257 females. The village has 116 households and a sex ratio of 1,057 females per 1,000 males. There are 103 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 233 literate and 267 illiterate residents. Additionally, 108 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 338 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kotma are given below:

Nearby Villages of Kotma

Kotma 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 Kotma

Kotma is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Shankarpur Bhadaura, while the nearest airport is Satna Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 103.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Majhauli to Kotma is about 60 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sidhi to Kotma is about 75 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 Kotma

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

Health Facilities in Kotma

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

FAQs about Kotma