Kotru

Block / Tehsil Rohru
District Shimla

About Kotru

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Kotru village is 026538. Kotru village is located in Rohru tehsil of Shimla district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 123km away from district headquarter Rohru. Rohru is the sub-district headquarter of Kotru village. As per 2009 stats, Karasa is the gram panchayat of Kotru village.

The total geographical area of village is 362.03 hectares. Kotru has a total population of 836 peoples, out of which male population is 430 while female population is 406. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 944 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of kotru village is 73.80% out of which 80.23% males and 67.00% females are literate. There are about 155 houses in kotru village. Pincode of kotru village locality is 171207.

When it comes to administration, Kotru village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Kotru village comes under Rohru Vidhan Sabha constituency & Shimla Lok Sabha constituency. Rohru is nearest town to kotru village for all major economic activities.

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Population of Kotru

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 836 430 406
Literate Population 617 345 272
Illiterate Population 219 85 134

Connectivity of Kotru

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within village
Private Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Kotru

Frequently Asked Questions about Kotru

Where is Kotru located?

Kotru village is situated in Rohru Tehsil, within the Shimla district of Himachal Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kotru?

The Gram Panchayat of Kotru is Karasa (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.

What is the pincode of Kotru?

The pincode of Kotru is 171207, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.

What is the population of Kotru as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Kotru is 836, with 430 males and 406 females.

How many households are there in Kotru as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, Kotru village has a total of 155 households.

What is the literacy rate in Kotru as per the 2011 Census?

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Kotru is 73.80%. The male literacy rate is 80.23%, while the female literacy rate is 67.00%.