Kotla - Kumarsain, Shimla

Kotla is a village situated in the Kumarsain tehsil of Shimla district, Himachal Pradesh. It is located approximately 105 km from Shimla. Shallota serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kotla village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kotla is 023850. The village covers a total geographical area of 76 hectares and falls under the 172024 pincode. Narkanda is the nearest town.

Kotla village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Theog Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Shimla Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kotla

According to the 2011 Census, Kotla village had a total population of 163 people, including 81 males and 82 females, living in 35 households. The sex ratio was 1,012 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.48%, with male literacy at 77.63% and female literacy at 77.33%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 96.

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 Population1638182
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1257
Scheduled Castes (SC)964947
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population1175958
Illiterate Population462224

Nearby Villages of Kotla

Kotla is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.

Transport and Connectivity of Kotla

Public transport in the Kotla is mainly available through bus services.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Shimla to Kotla is about 105 km, with the usual travel time around ~3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kotla

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Kotla

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Kotla

Where is Kotla located?

Kotla village is located in Kumarsain Tehsil, Shimla district, Himachal Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kotla?

The Gram Panchayat of Kotla is Shallota.

What is the pincode of Kotla?

The pincode of Kotla is 172024.

What is the population of Kotla?

Kotla had a total population of 163, including 81 males and 82 females.

How many households are there in Kotla?

Kotla had 35 households.

What is the literacy rate in Kotla?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kotla was 77.48%. Male literacy was 77.63% and female literacy was 77.33%.