Kottur

Kottur is a village located in Sriperumbudur taluka of Kancheepuram district in Tamil Nadu, India. Kancheepuram and Sriperumbudur are the district & sub-district headquarters of Kottur village respectively. As per 2009 stats, Kottur village is also a gram panchayat.

Kottur has its own place in the vibrant Kancheepuram region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Kottur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kottur is 629214. The village spans a total geographical area of 732.04 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 631553. Thakkolam is nearest town to Kottur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 5km away.

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Population of Kottur

Below is a concise population overview of Kottur as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 2,145 1,090 1,055
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 226 117 109
Scheduled Castes (SC) 1,196 617 579
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 15 8 7
Literate Population 1,448 810 638
Illiterate Population 697 280 417

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Kottur village:

  • The total population of Kottur village is around 2,145, including approximately 1,090 males and 1,055 females, with a sex ratio of 967 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 226 children aged 0–6 years in Kottur village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Kottur village has 1,196 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 15 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Kottur village is about 67.51%, with male literacy at 74.31% and female literacy at 60.47%.
  • There are around 581 households in Kottur village.

Connectivity of Kottur

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Kottur. As per the 2011 stats, Kottur had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within village
Private Bus Service Available within village
Railway Station Available within 32 km distance

Nearby Villages of Kottur

Knowing the nearby villages of Kottur helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Kottur.

O M Mangalam Pichivakkam Thulasapuram Kandivakkam Kappankottur Elimiyankottur Kiloy Ayakolathur Nemili Irungattukottai Thandalam

Frequently Asked Questions about Kottur

Where is Kottur located?
Kottur village is situated in Sriperumbudur Taluka, within the Kancheepuram district of Tamil Nadu, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Kottur?
Kottur serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the pincode of Kottur?
The pincode of Kottur is 631553, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Kottur as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Kottur is 2,145, with 1,090 males and 1,055 females.
How many households are there in Kottur as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Kottur village has a total of 581 households.
What is the literacy rate in Kottur as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Kottur is 67.51%. The male literacy rate is 74.31%, while the female literacy rate is 60.47%.