Kotmer - Dharamgarh, Kalahandi

Kotmer is a village situated in the Dharamgarh tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 19 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dharamgarh and around 64 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Tipiguda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kotmer village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kotmer is 423932. The village covers a total geographical area of 400 hectares and falls under the 766029 pincode. Junagarh is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Kotmer

According to the 2011 Census, Kotmer village had a total population of 1,445 people, including 714 males and 731 females, living in 387 households. The sex ratio was 1,024 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 53.63%, with male literacy at 76.77% and female literacy at 30.91%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 488, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 200.

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

Nearby Villages of Kotmer

Kotmer 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 Kotmer

Kotmer is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Junagarh Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Junagarh to Kotmer is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Kotmer is about 64 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 Kotmer

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

Health Facilities in Kotmer

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

FAQs about Kotmer