Kotha - Kalamb, Yavatmal

Kotha is a village situated in the Kalamb tehsil of Yavatmal district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kalamb and around 31 km from the district headquarters in Yavatmal. Kotha village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kotha is 542219. The village covers a total geographical area of 775.42 hectares and falls under the 445101 pincode. Yavatmal is the nearest town, located about 31 km away.

Kotha village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Ralegaon Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Yavatmal-Washim Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kotha

As per Census 2011, Kotha village has a total population of 3,129 people, consisting of 1,579 males and 1,550 females. The village has 767 households and a sex ratio of 981 females per 1,000 males. There are 342 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,430 literate and 699 illiterate residents. Additionally, 276 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 431 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population3,1291,5791,550
Child Population (0–6 yrs)342177165
Scheduled Castes (SC)276143133
Scheduled Tribes (ST)431221210
Literate Population2,4301,2941,136
Illiterate Population699285414

Nearby Villages of Kotha

Kotha 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)
TanapurWest1.72 km
YashwantpurSouth-East1.74 km
RasulpurEast2.21 km
TambaNorth2.39 km
AmravatiNorth-West2.44 km
SawalapurSouth-East2.71 km
VeniNorth-West3.04 km
BarhanpurNorth-East3.11 km
TukapurWest3.13 km
LoniWest3.25 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kotha

Kotha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Pulgaon Jn, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 80.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Yavatmal to Kotha is about 31 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kotha

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Kotha

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Kotha

Where is Kotha located?

Kotha village is located in Kalamb Tehsil, Yavatmal district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kotha?

Kotha is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Kotha?

The pincode of Kotha is 445101.

What is the population of Kotha?

Kotha has a total population of 3,129, including 1,579 males and 1,550 females.

How many households are there in Kotha?

There are 767 households in Kotha.

What is the literacy rate in Kotha?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kotha is 77.66%. Male literacy is 81.95% and female literacy is 73.29%.