Kotij Village - Kadegaon, Sangli

Kotij is a village situated in the Kadegaon tehsil of Sangli district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kadegaon and around 72 km from the district headquarters in Sangli. Kotij village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kotij is 568466. The village covers a total geographical area of 491.87 hectares and falls under the 415311 pincode. Vita is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Kotij village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Palus-kadegaon Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Sangli Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kotij

As per Census 2011, Kotij village has a total population of 1,182 people, consisting of 572 males and 610 females. The village has 273 households and a sex ratio of 1,066 females per 1,000 males. There are 111 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 859 literate and 323 illiterate residents. Additionally, 97 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 2 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kotij

Kotij 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 Kotij

Kotij is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Karad, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Vita to Kotij is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sangli to Kotij is about 72 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 Kotij

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

Health Facilities in Kotij

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

FAQs about Kotij