Kottur

Kottur is a village located in Devakottai taluka of Sivaganga district in Tamil Nadu, India. It is situated 8km away from sub-district headquarter Devakottai (tehsildar office) and 50km away from district headquarter Sivaganga. As per 2009 stats, Thirumanavayal is the gram panchayat of Kottur village.

Here you can discover what makes Kottur unique in its vibrant Devakottai-Sivaganga 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 640173. The village spans a total geographical area of 301.76 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 630302. Devakottai 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 Karaikudi Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Sivaganga 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 863, with approximately 444 males and 419 females. The sex ratio is around 943 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 69 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 270 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 76.25%, with male literacy at about 84.46% and female literacy near 67.54%. There are around 212 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