Kotara

Kotara is a village located in Rohru tehsil of Shimla district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 130km away from district headquarter Rohru. Rohru is the sub-district headquarter of Kotara village. As per 2009 stats, Bhaloon is the gram panchayat of Kotara village.

Here you can discover what makes Kotara unique in its vibrant Rohru-Shimla region. You’ll see Kotara’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 Kotara

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kotara is 026480. The village spans a total geographical area of 669 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 171207. Rohru is nearest town to Kotara village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Kotara 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 Rohru Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Shimla Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Kotara

Population of Kotara

According to the 2011 Census, Kotara has a total population of about 459, with approximately 235 males and 224 females. The sex ratio is around 953 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 26 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 206 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 66.67%, with male literacy at about 81.70% and female literacy near 50.89%. There are around 109 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kotara's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Kotara

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

Nearby Villages of Kotara

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Kotara