Indian Village Directory

Kotta Village

Kotta is an inhabited village in Shikarpur Taluk of Shimoga district, Karnataka. Its Census village code is 607765, the Census 2011 record lists 693 people in 133 households and the reported area is 279.2 hectares. The local references include Kappanahalli Gram Panchayat, Shikarpur CD Block and the nearest town reference is Shikarpur at about 4 km.

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Quick answer: Kotta is a village in Shikarpur Taluk, Shimoga district, Karnataka, India. The available record shows Census village code 607765 and 693 people in 133 households.
Village Code607765
Population693
Households133
Area279.2 hectares
Nearest TownShikarpur

Key Village Facts

Village
Kotta
Census Village Code
607765
State
Karnataka
State Census Code
29
District
Shimoga
District Census Code
568
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Shikarpur
Sub-district Census Code
05517
CD Block
Shikarpur
Gram Panchayat
Kappanahalli
Households
133
Population
693
Male Population
346
Female Population
347
Sex Ratio
1,002.89
Area
279.2 hectares
Area
2.79 sq km
Nearest Town
Shikarpur
Nearest Town Distance
4 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
577427
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Kotta at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 693 people, 279.2 hectares of reported area and Shikarpur as the nearest town reference for Kotta, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictShimoga
CD BlockShikarpur
Gram PanchayatKAPPANAHALLI
  • Kotta falls under Shikarpur Taluk in Shimoga district, Karnataka.
  • The Census village code is 607765.
  • The record lists 693 people living in 133 households.
  • The reported village area is 279.2 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Shikarpur.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

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  • Some details may be blank because they were not listed in the public record. A blank value does not always mean that the facility is unavailable today. Please verify important information with official records before using it for legal, administrative, land, postal, or financial work source data may be incomplete.
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Data Sources and Verification

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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density248.21 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.21 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share2.45%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share62.2%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Kotta in the official administrative record. Census village code 607765, Kappanahalli Gram Panchayat and Shikarpur CD Block.

State Census Code
29
District Census Code
568
Sub-district Census Code
05517
Village Census Code
607765
CD Block Code
0085
CD Block Name
Shikarpur
Gram Panchayat Name
Kappanahalli

Location and Distance

Shikarpur is the nearest town listed for Kotta, about 4 km away. Shimoga is listed as the district headquarters at about 54 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Shikarpur
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
4 km
District Headquarter
Shimoga
Distance from District Headquarter
54 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Shikarpur
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
4 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Shikarpur
Distance within State/UT
4 km
Nearest Town
Shikarpur
Distance from Nearest Town
4 km
Total Geographical Area
279.2 hectares
Area
2.79 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 693 people in 133 households, with 346 male residents and 347 female residents. The average household size is 5.21, and SC share is 2.45% and ST share is 0% for Kotta. Population density works out to about 248.21 people per sq km.

Total Households
133
Total Population
693
Male Population
346
Female Population
347
Sex Ratio
1,002.89
Average Household Size
5.21
SC Population
17
SC Male Population
9
SC Female Population
8
SC Population Share
2.45
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Kotta list 2 government primary schools. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
2

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Kotta include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Tap Water Untreated
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions All Year
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
29 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
50.23 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Kotta include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Telephone Landlines
Available
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
State Highway
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Kotta include self-help groups and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Power-supply rows show electricity details reported for domestic, farm and public use in Kotta.

Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
10 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
8 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Kotta show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 145.86 hectares and irrigated land is 90.72 hectares (62.2% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Forest Area In Hectares
33.89 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
8.29
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
58.04 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
4.12 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
145.86
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
55.14 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
90.72
Canals Area In Hectares
40.49 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Noindex
False

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Kotta

The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.

Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.

Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
Within 5 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
19
Banks in Matched Records
12
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN and state

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 11 58%
CRM 7 37%
CDM 1 5.3%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Canara Bank 5 26%
Hdfc Bank Ltd. 2 11%
Karnataka Bank Ltd 2 11%
State Bank of India 2 11%
Bank of Baroda 1 5.3%

Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records

These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Bank of Baroda ATM 577427 Shivamogga Shikarpur Shikarpur (Tmc) Channakeshavanagara, 1st Floor, Sharavathi Complex, Bhadrapura Main Road, Shivamogga, Karnataka, 577427
Canara Bank ATM 577427 Shivamogga Shikarpur Shikarpur (Tmc) Shikaripur, Middle School Road, Shivamogga, Karnataka, 577427
Hdfc Bank Ltd. ATM 577427 Shivamogga Shikarpur Shikarpur (Tmc) Karnataka - 577427 Hdfc Bank Ltd, Ground Floor, Ulli Shivappa Complex, Shishuvihara Road, Shikaripura, Shimoga, Shivamo…
Idbi Bank Limited ATM 577427 Shivamogga Shikarpur Shikarpur (Tmc) Near Maltesha Theater, Shikaripura Town, Idbi Bank Ltd; Ashlesha Complex, S.S. Road, Shivamogga, Karnataka, 577427
Indian Bank ATM 577427 Shivamogga Shikarpur Shikarpur (Tmc) Near Kamadhenu Petrol Bunk Sri Anand Rice Industry Arera Keri, Shivamogga, Karnataka, 577427
Indian Overseas Bank ATM 577427 Shivamogga Shikarpur Shikarpur (Tmc) Shikarpur Taluk Office Road Shikarpur, Shivamogga, Karnataka, 577427
Karnataka Bank Ltd ATM 577427 Shivamogga Shikarpur Shikarpur (Tmc) Shikaripura Sadguru Complex, M. S.road, Shikaripura, Shivamogga, Karnataka, 577427
Canara Bank ATM 577427 Shivamogga Shikarpur Kappanahalli 0 Khata No 88, Kappanahalli, Shivamogga, Karnataka, 577427

Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.

ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Kotta village located?

Kotta is in Shikarpur Taluk of Shimoga district in Karnataka, India.

Which district is Kotta village in?

Kotta village is in Shimoga district.

Which state is Kotta village in?

Kotta village is in Karnataka.

Which taluk is Kotta under?

Kotta comes under Shikarpur Taluk. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Kotta?

The Census village code of Kotta is 607765.

Which Gram Panchayat is Kotta under?

Kotta is listed under KAPPANAHALLI Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Shikarpur.

What is the population of Kotta village?

The village record lists 693 people and 133 households for Kotta.

How many households are in Kotta village?

The village record lists 133 households for Kotta.

What is the male and female population of Kotta?

The record lists 346 male residents and 347 female residents for Kotta.

What is the sex ratio of Kotta village?

The sex ratio of Kotta is 1,002.89 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Kotta village?

The reported geographical area of Kotta is 279.2 hectares.

What is the population density of Kotta village?

The approximate population density of Kotta is 248.21 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Kotta?

The nearest town listed for Kotta is Shikarpur, about 4 km away.

How far is Kotta from the district headquarters?

Kotta is about 54 km from Shimoga, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Kotta from the sub-district headquarters?

Kotta is about 4 km from Shikarpur, the taluk headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Kotta?

The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools for Kotta.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Kotta?

For Kotta, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 145.86 hectares and irrigated land is 90.72 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Kotta?

The page shows 19 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Kotta. These records include 12 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.