Kotara - Korchi, Gadchiroli

Kotara is a village situated in the Korchi tehsil of Gadchiroli district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Korchi and around 125 km from the district headquarters in Gadchiroli. Kotra serves as the Village Panchayat for Kotara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kotara is 538742. The village covers a total geographical area of 378.81 hectares and falls under the 441209 pincode. Desaiganj is the nearest town, located about 85 km away.

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

Population of Kotara

According to the 2011 Census, Kotara village had a total population of 1,176 people, including 597 males and 579 females, living in 193 households. The sex ratio was 970 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.89%, with male literacy at 86.84% and female literacy at 74.71%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 122, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 803.

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

Nearby Villages of Kotara

Kotara 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 Kotara

Kotara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Salekasa, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Desaiganj to Kotara is about 85 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Gadchiroli to Kotara is about 125 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kotara

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

Health Facilities in Kotara

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

FAQs about Kotara