Kotbala - Warora, Chandrapur

Kotbala is a village situated in the Warora tehsil of Chandrapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Warora and around 63 km from the district headquarters in Chandrapur. Pachgaon Thakre serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kotbala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kotbala is 540250. The village covers a total geographical area of 289.54 hectares and falls under the 442914 pincode. Warora is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Kotbala

As per Census 2011, Kotbala village has a total population of 535 people, consisting of 276 males and 259 females. The village has 139 households and a sex ratio of 938 females per 1,000 males. There are 49 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 402 literate and 133 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 35 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population535276259
Child Population (0–6 yrs)492722
Scheduled Castes (SC)11-
Scheduled Tribes (ST)351718
Literate Population402231171
Illiterate Population1334588

Nearby Villages of Kotbala

Kotbala 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
GujgavhanNorth1.69 km
BhatalaSouth1.99 km
PachgaonWest2.14 km
TadgavhanNorth2.38 km
AsalaSouth-West2.93 km
KhemjaiSouth-East2.96 km
Borgaon BhosaleNorth-East3.08 km
PandhartalaNorth-West3.45 km
KemNorth3.53 km
Nagpur TukumSouth3.62 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kotbala

Kotbala is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Chikni Road, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Warora to Kotbala is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chandrapur to Kotbala is about 63 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kotbala

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within <1 km

Health Facilities in Kotbala

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Kotbala

Where is Kotbala located?

Kotbala village is located in Warora Tehsil, Chandrapur district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kotbala?

The Gram Panchayat of Kotbala is Pachgaon Thakre.

What is the pincode of Kotbala?

The pincode of Kotbala is 442914.

What is the population of Kotbala?

Kotbala has a total population of 535, including 276 males and 259 females.

How many households are there in Kotbala?

There are 139 households in Kotbala.

What is the literacy rate in Kotbala?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kotbala is 75.14%. Male literacy is 83.70% and female literacy is 66.02%.