Kotesari - Syalde, Almora

Kotesari is a village situated in the Syalde tehsil of Almora district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 32 km from Bhikiyasain and around 137 km from Almora. Kot Sari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kotesari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kotesari is 051492. The village covers a total geographical area of 158.05 hectares and falls under the 263659 pincode. Ramnagar is the nearest town, located about 142 km away.

Kotesari 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 Salt Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Almora Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kotesari

According to the 2011 Census, Kotesari village had a total population of 505 people, including 214 males and 291 females, living in 120 households. The sex ratio was 1,360 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.05%, with male literacy at 94.02% and female literacy at 66.67%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 103.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population505214291
Child Population (0–6 yrs)633033
Scheduled Castes (SC)1034558
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population345173172
Illiterate Population16041119

Nearby Villages of Kotesari

Kotesari 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Talla MahargaonNorth-West1.17 km
MayalgaonSouth1.19 km
TitariSouth-East1.34 km
BharsoliNorth1.44 km
KumaleshwarNorth-East1.55 km
PeepalgoanWest1.68 km
BabaliaSouth-West1.82 km
SunoliSouth1.94 km
Patthar KholaSouth-West1.98 km
GolanaNorth-East2.14 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kotesari

Kotesari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ramnagar, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 82.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ramnagar to Kotesari is about 142 km, with a usual travel time of around ~4.1 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Almora to Kotesari is about 137 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kotesari

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Kotesari

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km

FAQs about Kotesari

Where is Kotesari located?

Kotesari village is located in Syalde Tehsil, Almora district, Uttarakhand, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Kotesari?

The Gram Panchayat of Kotesari is Kot Sari.

What is the pincode of Kotesari?

The pincode of Kotesari is 263659.

What is the population of Kotesari?

Kotesari had a total population of 505, including 214 males and 291 females.

How many households are there in Kotesari?

Kotesari had 120 households.

What is the literacy rate in Kotesari?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kotesari was 78.05%. Male literacy was 94.02% and female literacy was 66.67%.