Kotan
About Kotan
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Kotan village is 001218. Kotan village is located in Mendhar tehsil of Punch district in Jammu & Kashmir, India. It is situated 4km away from sub-district headquarter Mendhar (tehsildar office) and 31km away from district headquarter Punch. As per 2009 stats, Kotan Kandi is the gram panchayat of Kotan village.
The total geographical area of village is 311 hectares. Kotan has a total population of 1,338 peoples, out of which male population is 665 while female population is 673. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 1012 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of kotan village is 60.31% out of which 67.22% males and 53.49% females are literate. There are about 277 houses in kotan village. Pincode of kotan village locality is 185111.
Punch is nearest town to kotan village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 42km away.
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Population of Kotan
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,338 | 665 | 673 |
| Literate Population | 807 | 447 | 360 |
| Illiterate Population | 531 | 218 | 313 |
Connectivity of Kotan
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Kotan
Where is Kotan located?
Kotan village is situated in Mendhar Tehsil, within the Punch district of Jammu & Kashmir, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Kotan?
The Gram Panchayat of Kotan is Kotan Kandi (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Kotan?
The pincode of Kotan is 185111, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Kotan as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Kotan is 1,338, with 665 males and 673 females.
How many households are there in Kotan as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Kotan village has a total of 277 households.
What is the literacy rate in Kotan as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Kotan is 60.31%. The male literacy rate is 67.22%, while the female literacy rate is 53.49%.