Kotkamte - Devgad, Sindhudurg

Kotkamte is a village situated in the Devgad tehsil of Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Devgad and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Oras Bk.. Kotkamte village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kotkamte is 566309. The village covers a total geographical area of 2210 hectares and falls under the 416611 pincode. Malwan is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

Kotkamte village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kankavli Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ratnagiri - Sindhudurg Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kotkamte

As per Census 2011, Kotkamte village has a total population of 1,808 people, consisting of 902 males and 906 females. The village has 405 households and a sex ratio of 1,004 females per 1,000 males. There are 147 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,437 literate and 371 illiterate residents. Additionally, 112 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kotkamte

Kotkamte 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 Kotkamte

Kotkamte is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kankavali, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 73.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malwan to Kotkamte is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Oras Bk. to Kotkamte is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kotkamte

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

Health Facilities in Kotkamte

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

FAQs about Kotkamte