Indian Village Directory

Kotara Village

Kotara is an inhabited village in Korchi Taluka of Gadchiroli district, Maharashtra. Its Census village code is 538742, the Census 2011 record lists 1,176 people in 193 households and the reported area is 378.81 hectares. The local references include Korchi CD Block and the nearest town reference is Desaiganj at about 85 km.

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Quick answer: Kotara is a village in Korchi Taluka, Gadchiroli district, Maharashtra, India. The available record shows Census village code 538742 and 1,176 people in 193 households.
Village Code538742
Population1,176
Households193
Area378.81 hectares
Nearest TownDesaiganj

Key Village Facts

Village
Kotara
Census Village Code
538742
State
Maharashtra
State Census Code
27
District
Gadchiroli
District Census Code
508
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Korchi
Sub-district Census Code
04055
CD Block
Korchi
Households
193
Population
1,176
Male Population
597
Female Population
579
Sex Ratio
969.85
Area
378.81 hectares
Area
3.79 sq km
Nearest Town
Desaiganj
Nearest Town Distance
85 km
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Kotara at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,176 people, 378.81 hectares of reported area and Desaiganj as the nearest town reference for Kotara, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictGadchiroli
TalukaKorchi
CD BlockKorchi
  • Kotara falls under Korchi Taluka in Gadchiroli district, Maharashtra.
  • The Census village code is 538742.
  • The record lists 1,176 people living in 193 households.
  • The reported village area is 378.81 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Desaiganj.
  • 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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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 Density310.45 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size6.09 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share10.37%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share68.28%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share99.6%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Kotara in the official administrative record. Census village code 538742 and Korchi CD Block.

State Census Code
27
District Census Code
508
Sub-district Census Code
04055
Village Census Code
538742
CD Block Code
0106
CD Block Name
Korchi

Location and Distance

Desaiganj is the nearest town listed for Kotara, about 85 km away. Gadchiroli is listed as the district headquarters at about 125 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Korchi
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
15 km
District Headquarter
Gadchiroli
Distance from District Headquarter
125 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Desaiganj
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
85 km
Nearest Town
Desaiganj
Distance from Nearest Town
85 km
Total Geographical Area
378.81 hectares
Area
3.79 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,176 people in 193 households, with 597 male residents and 579 female residents. The average household size is 6.09, and SC share is 10.37% and ST share is 68.28% for Kotara. Population density works out to about 310.45 people per sq km.

Total Households
193
Total Population
1,176
Male Population
597
Female Population
579
Sex Ratio
969.85
Average Household Size
6.09
SC Population
122
SC Male Population
57
SC Female Population
65
SC Population Share
10.37
ST Population
803
ST Male Population
421
ST Female Population
382
ST Population Share
68.28
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Kotara list 2 government primary schools, 2 government middle schools, 1 private middle school and 1 government secondary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
2
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
2
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
2
Private Middle School
Available
Private Middle School Count
1
Government Secondary School
Available
Government Secondary School Count
1
Private Secondary School
Available
Private Secondary School Count
1
Private Senior Secondary School
Available
Private Senior Secondary School Count
1

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Kotara. Verify current services locally before medical use.

Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
2
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
2
Veterinary Hospital Count
1
Veterinary Hospital Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Veterinary Hospital Doctors In Position Count
1
Veterinary Hospital Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Veterinary Hospital Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

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

Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
6.42 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Post Office
Available
Post And Telegraph Office
Available
Telephone Landlines
Available
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Kotara include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and PDS shop. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Agricultural Marketing Society
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Kotara is reported as 18 hours per day in summer and 18 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.

Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
18 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
18 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
18 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
18 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
18 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
18 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
18 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
18 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Kotara show that net sown area is 272.35 hectares and irrigated land is 271.35 hectares (99.6% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Forest Area In Hectares
50.64 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
42.94
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
4.36 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
2.1 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
272.35
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
1 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
271.35
Canals Area In Hectares
1 hectares

Other Available Details

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

Primary Health Sub Centre Count
1
Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Kotara

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
More than 10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
1
Banks in Matched Records
1
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 1 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Bank of India 1 100%

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 India ATM 441209 Gadchiroli Korchi Korchi At Post, Taluka-Korchi, Dist Gadchiroli 441209 at Post, Taluka-Korchi, Dist Gadchiroli 441209, Gadchiroli, Maharashtra…

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 Kotara village located?

Kotara is in Korchi Taluka of Gadchiroli district in Maharashtra, India.

Which district is Kotara village in?

Kotara village is in Gadchiroli district.

Which state is Kotara village in?

Kotara village is in Maharashtra.

Which taluka is Kotara under?

Kotara comes under Korchi Taluka. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Kotara?

The Census village code of Kotara is 538742.

What is the population of Kotara village?

The village record lists 1,176 people and 193 households for Kotara.

How many households are in Kotara village?

The village record lists 193 households for Kotara.

What is the male and female population of Kotara?

The record lists 597 male residents and 579 female residents for Kotara.

What is the sex ratio of Kotara village?

The sex ratio of Kotara is 969.85 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Kotara village?

The reported geographical area of Kotara is 378.81 hectares.

What is the population density of Kotara village?

The approximate population density of Kotara is 310.45 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Kotara?

The nearest town listed for Kotara is Desaiganj, about 85 km away.

How far is Kotara from the district headquarters?

Kotara is about 125 km from Gadchiroli, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Kotara from the sub-district headquarters?

Kotara is about 15 km from Korchi, the taluka headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Kotara?

The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools, 2 government middle schools, 1 private middle school and 1 government secondary school for Kotara.

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

For Kotara, net sown area is 272.35 hectares and irrigated land is 271.35 hectares.

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

The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Kotara. These records include 1 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks a primary school as available in Kotara.

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.