Khotian

Khotian is a village located in Ranbir Singh Pora tehsil of Jammu district in Jammu & Kashmir, India. It is situated 4km away from sub-district headquarter R.s.pora (tehsildar office) and 22km away from district headquarter Jammu. As per 2009 stats, Kotli Shah Daula is the gram panchayat of Khotian village.

Here you can discover what makes Khotian unique in its vibrant Ranbir Singh Pora-Jammu region. You’ll see Khotian’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 Khotian

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Khotian is 006034. The village spans a total geographical area of 35.2 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 181102. R.s.pora is nearest town to Khotian village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 4km away.

When it comes to local governance, Khotian 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 Ranbir singh Pura 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 Khotian

Population of Khotian

According to the 2011 Census, Khotian has a total population of about 992, with approximately 506 males and 486 females. The sex ratio is around 960 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 127 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 450 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 76.92%, with male literacy at about 81.42% and female literacy near 72.22%. There are around 195 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Khotian's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Khotian

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

Nearby Villages of Khotian

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

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