Kotha

Kotha is a village 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.

Here you can discover what makes Kotha unique in its vibrant Bishnah-Jammu region. You’ll see Kotha’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 Kotha

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kotha is 006288. The village spans a total geographical area of 178.9 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 181131. Arina is nearest town to Kotha village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 4km away.

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

Google Map of Kotha

Population of Kotha

According to the 2011 Census, Kotha has a total population of about 792, with approximately 416 males and 376 females. The sex ratio is around 903 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 91 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 50 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 72.22%, with male literacy at about 73.80% and female literacy near 70.48%. There are around 198 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kotha's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Kotha

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

Nearby Villages of Kotha

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Kotha