Kotalghosh - Mangolkote, Purba Bardhaman

Kotalghosh is a village situated in the Mangolkote subdivision of Purba Bardhaman district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10.6 km from Nutanhat and around 46.2 km from Barddhaman. Lakhuria serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kotalghosh village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kotalghosh is 319070. The village covers a total geographical area of 274.73 hectares and falls under the 713131 pincode. Gushkara is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Kotalghosh village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Kotalghosh

As per Census 2011, Kotalghosh village has a total population of 1,207 people, consisting of 632 males and 575 females. The village has 243 households and a sex ratio of 909 females per 1,000 males. There are 136 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 701 literate and 506 illiterate residents. Additionally, 661 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kotalghosh

Kotalghosh 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 Kotalghosh

Kotalghosh is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Pichkurirdhal, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gushkara to Kotalghosh is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barddhaman to Kotalghosh is about 46.2 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 Kotalghosh

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

Health Facilities in Kotalghosh

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

FAQs about Kotalghosh