Kottur

Kottur is a village located in Denkanikottai taluka of Krishnagiri district in Tamil Nadu, India. It is situated 8km away from sub-district headquarter Denkanikottai (tehsildar office) and 78km away from district headquarter Krishnagiri. As per 2009 stats, Kandaganapalli is the gram panchayat of Kottur village.

Here you can discover what makes Kottur unique in its vibrant Denkanikottai-Krishnagiri region. You’ll see Kottur’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Kottur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kottur is 644055. The village spans a total geographical area of 1034.59 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 635107. Denkanikottai is nearest town to Kottur village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Kottur village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Thalli Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Krishnagiri Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Kottur

Population of Kottur

According to the 2011 Census, Kottur has a total population of about 2,712, with approximately 1,415 males and 1,297 females. The sex ratio is around 916 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 252 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 458 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 6. The overall literacy rate is approximately 56.56%, with male literacy at about 63.89% and female literacy near 48.57%. There are around 637 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kottur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

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.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kottur