Bat Kotuli - Ranikhet, Almora

Bat Kotuli is a village situated in the Ranikhet tehsil of Almora district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 31 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ranikhet and around 43 km from the district headquarters in Almora. Dugora serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bat Kotuli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bat Kotuli is 052434. The village covers a total geographical area of 34.98 hectares and falls under the 263652 pincode. Ranikhet is the nearest town, located about 31 km away.

Bat Kotuli village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Someshwar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Almora Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bat Kotuli

According to the 2011 Census, Bat Kotuli village had a total population of 111 people, including 47 males and 64 females, living in 25 households. The sex ratio was 1,362 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.43%, with male literacy at 97.37% and female literacy at 68.52%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 28, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

Nearby Villages of Bat Kotuli

Bat Kotuli 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 Bat Kotuli

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Bat Kotuli. The nearest railway station is Kathgodam, while the nearest airport is Pithorgarh Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ranikhet to Bat Kotuli is about 31 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Almora to Bat Kotuli is about 43 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bat Kotuli

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

Health Facilities in Bat Kotuli

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

FAQs about Bat Kotuli