Korta - Umarkhed, Yavatmal

Korta is a village situated in the Umarkhed tehsil of Yavatmal district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 61 km from the tehsil headquarters in Umarkhed and around 127 km from the district headquarters in Yavatmal. Kortawan serves as the Village Panchayat for Korta village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Korta is 543028. The village covers a total geographical area of 504 hectares and falls under the 445206 pincode. Kinwat is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Korta

According to the 2011 Census, Korta village had a total population of 2,334 people, including 1,158 males and 1,176 females, living in 549 households. The sex ratio was 1,016 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.47%, with male literacy at 86.19% and female literacy at 64.93%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 84, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2,057.

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

Nearby Villages of Korta

Korta 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 Korta

Public transport in the Korta is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kinwat, while the nearest airport is Nanded Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 70.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kinwat to Korta is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Yavatmal to Korta is about 127 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Korta

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

Health Facilities in Korta

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

FAQs about Korta