Kotamgaon - Niphad, Nashik

Kotamgaon is a village situated in the Niphad tehsil of Nashik district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Niphad and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Nashik. Kotamgaon village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kotamgaon is 551325. The village covers a total geographical area of 897 hectares and falls under the 422306 pincode. Yevla is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

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

Population of Kotamgaon

According to the 2011 Census, Kotamgaon village had a total population of 2,660 people, including 1,370 males and 1,290 females, living in 527 households. The sex ratio was 942 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.20%, with male literacy at 92.71% and female literacy at 79.26%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 262, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 317.

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

Nearby Villages of Kotamgaon

Kotamgaon 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 Kotamgaon

Kotamgaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Lasalgaon, while the nearest airport is Shirdi Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Yevla to Kotamgaon is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nashik to Kotamgaon is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kotamgaon

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

Health Facilities in Kotamgaon

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

FAQs about Kotamgaon