Kotluk - Guhagar, Ratnagiri

Kotluk is a village situated in the Guhagar tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 53 km from the tehsil headquarters in Guhagar and around 62 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Kotluk village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kotluk is 565427. The village covers a total geographical area of 955.14 hectares and falls under the 415703 pincode. Chiplun is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Kotluk

According to the 2011 Census, Kotluk village had a total population of 1,330 people, including 571 males and 759 females, living in 371 households. The sex ratio was 1,329 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.88%, with male literacy at 91.40% and female literacy at 69.84%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 227.

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

Nearby Villages of Kotluk

Kotluk 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 Kotluk

Kotluk is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Savarda, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 103.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chiplun to Kotluk is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Kotluk is about 62 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kotluk

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

Health Facilities in Kotluk

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

FAQs about Kotluk