Kotamba - Surgana, Nashik

Kotamba is a village situated in the Surgana tehsil of Nashik district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 26 km from the tehsil headquarters in Surgana and around 82 km from the district headquarters in Nashik. Palsan serves as the Village Panchayat for Kotamba village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kotamba is 549765. The village covers a total geographical area of 275.37 hectares and falls under the 422007 pincode. Nashik is the nearest town, located about 82 km away.

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

Population of Kotamba

According to the 2011 Census, Kotamba village had a total population of 714 people, including 356 males and 358 females, living in 165 households. The sex ratio was 1,006 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.43%, with male literacy at 66.44% and female literacy at 48.70%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 712.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population714356358
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1085850
Scheduled Castes (SC)000
Scheduled Tribes (ST)712355357
Literate Population348198150
Illiterate Population366158208

Nearby Villages of Kotamba

Kotamba 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)
BarheNorth-East1.67 km
KhiramaniSouth1.68 km
GurtembhiNorth-East1.78 km
ModhalpadaSouth-West2.07 km
AmbupadaWest2.07 km
BedseNorth-West2.42 km
KalmaneSouth-East2.56 km
BheguEast2.83 km
AlivdandEast3.14 km
Hatti (ba)North-East3.28 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kotamba

Kotamba is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Waghai, while the nearest airport is Surat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 87.5 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nashik to Kotamba is about 82 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kotamba

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

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

Health Facilities in Kotamba

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

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

FAQs about Kotamba

Where is Kotamba located?

Kotamba village is located in Surgana Tehsil, Nashik district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the Village Panchayat of Kotamba?

The Village Panchayat of Kotamba is Palsan.

What is the pincode of Kotamba?

The pincode of Kotamba is 422007.

What is the population of Kotamba?

Kotamba had a total population of 714, including 356 males and 358 females.

How many households are there in Kotamba?

Kotamba had 165 households.

What is the literacy rate in Kotamba?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kotamba was 57.43%. Male literacy was 66.44% and female literacy was 48.70%.