Kotkhamb - Nawapur, Nandurbar

Kotkhamb is a village situated in the Nawapur tehsil of Nandurbar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nawapur and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Nandurbar. Khokasa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kotkhamb village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kotkhamb is 525947. The village covers a total geographical area of 479.31 hectares and falls under the 425418 pincode. Nawapur is the nearest town, located about 31 km away.

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

Population of Kotkhamb

As per Census 2011, Kotkhamb village has a total population of 739 people, consisting of 371 males and 368 females. The village has 182 households and a sex ratio of 991 females per 1,000 males. There are 82 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 182 literate and 557 illiterate residents. Additionally, 734 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kotkhamb

Kotkhamb 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 Kotkhamb

Kotkhamb is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kolda, while the nearest airport is Surat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 96.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nawapur to Kotkhamb is about 31 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nandurbar to Kotkhamb 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 Kotkhamb

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

Health Facilities in Kotkhamb

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

FAQs about Kotkhamb