Kotha

Block / Tehsil Bishnah
District Jammu

About Kotha

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Kotha village is 006288. Kotha village is located in Bishnah tehsil of Jammu district in Jammu & Kashmir, India. It is situated 25km away from sub-district headquarter Bishnah (tehsildar office) and 50km away from district headquarter Jammu. As per 2009 stats, Changia is the gram panchayat of Kotha village.

The total geographical area of village is 178.9 hectares. Kotha has a total population of 792 peoples, out of which male population is 416 while female population is 376. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 903 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of kotha village is 72.22% out of which 73.80% males and 70.48% females are literate. There are about 198 houses in kotha village. Pincode of kotha village locality is 181131.

When it comes to administration, Kotha 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, Kotha village comes under Bishnah Vidhan Sabha constituency & Jammu Lok Sabha constituency. Arina is nearest town to kotha village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 4km away.

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Population of Kotha

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 792 416 376
Literate Population 572 307 265
Illiterate Population 220 109 111

Connectivity of Kotha

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

Nearby Villages of Kotha

Frequently Asked Questions about Kotha

Where is Kotha located?

Kotha village is situated in Bishnah Tehsil, within the Jammu district of Jammu & Kashmir, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kotha?

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

What is the pincode of Kotha?

The pincode of Kotha is 181131, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.

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

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Kotha is 792, with 416 males and 376 females.

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

As per the 2011 Census, Kotha village has a total of 198 households.

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

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Kotha is 72.22%. The male literacy rate is 73.80%, while the female literacy rate is 70.48%.