Kothar

Kothar is a village located in Shahpur tehsil of Kangra district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 20km away from district headquarter Shahpur. Shahpur is the sub-district headquarter of Kothar village. As per 2009 stats, Parei is the gram panchayat of Kothar village.

Here you can discover what makes Kothar unique in its vibrant Shahpur-Kangra region. You’ll see Kothar’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Kothar

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kothar is 009427. The village spans a total geographical area of 34.41 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 176208. Kangra is nearest town to Kothar village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Kothar village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Shahpur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Kangra Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Kothar

Population of Kothar

According to the 2011 Census, Kothar has a total population of about 311, with approximately 150 males and 161 females. The sex ratio is around 1073 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 38 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 84 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 76.53%, with male literacy at about 81.33% and female literacy near 72.05%. There are around 81 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kothar's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Kothar

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Kothar. As per the 2011 stats, Kothar had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Kothar

Knowing the nearby villages of Kothar helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Kothar.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kothar