Kotila - Ranikhet, Almora

Kotila is a village situated in the Ranikhet tehsil of Almora district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 47 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ranikhet and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Almora. Musoli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kotila village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kotila is 052499. The village covers a total geographical area of 36.19 hectares and falls under the 263645 pincode. Ranikhet is the nearest town, located about 47 km away.

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

Population of Kotila

As per Census 2011, Kotila village has a total population of 92 people, consisting of 42 males and 50 females. The village has 15 households and a sex ratio of 1,190 females per 1,000 males. There are 8 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 75 literate and 17 illiterate residents.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kotila are given below:

Nearby Villages of Kotila

Kotila 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 Kotila

Kotila is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Kathgodam, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ranikhet to Kotila is about 47 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Almora to Kotila is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kotila

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

Health Facilities in Kotila

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

FAQs about Kotila