Kotgaon - Umred, Nagpur

Kotgaon is a village situated in the Umred tehsil of Nagpur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Umred and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Nagpur. Gaosut serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kotgaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kotgaon is 536192. The village covers a total geographical area of 390.15 hectares and falls under the 441203 pincode. Umred is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Kotgaon village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Umred Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ramtek Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kotgaon

As per Census 2011, Kotgaon village has a total population of 632 people, consisting of 316 males and 316 females. The village has 140 households and a sex ratio of 1,000 females per 1,000 males. There are 77 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 469 literate and 163 illiterate residents. Additionally, 183 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 82 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population632316316
Child Population (0–6 yrs)773641
Scheduled Castes (SC)1839291
Scheduled Tribes (ST)823943
Literate Population469260209
Illiterate Population16356107

Nearby Villages of Kotgaon

Kotgaon 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)
Khapri (ri)South-West1.49 km
GaosutNorth-West1.90 km
PirayaSouth2.05 km
AmboliEast2.29 km
Hatkawada (ri)South-West2.74 km
BramhniNorth-East2.80 km
ThombaraWest3.03 km
Pimpalkhut (ri)South-East3.05 km
Bareja (ri)South-West3.15 km
Bramhi (ri)North3.52 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kotgaon

Kotgaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Umred, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Umred to Kotgaon is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nagpur to Kotgaon 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 Kotgaon

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Kotgaon

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Kotgaon

Where is Kotgaon located?

Kotgaon village is located in Umred Tehsil, Nagpur district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kotgaon?

The Gram Panchayat of Kotgaon is Gaosut.

What is the pincode of Kotgaon?

The pincode of Kotgaon is 441203.

What is the population of Kotgaon?

Kotgaon has a total population of 632, including 316 males and 316 females.

How many households are there in Kotgaon?

There are 140 households in Kotgaon.

What is the literacy rate in Kotgaon?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kotgaon is 74.21%. Male literacy is 82.28% and female literacy is 66.14%.