Kotli - Bhaderwah, Doda

Kotli is a village situated in the Bhaderwah tehsil of Doda district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Baderwah and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Doda. Sadder serves as the Halqa Panchayat for Kotli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kotli is 004482. The village covers a total geographical area of 86.2 hectares and falls under the 182222 pincode. Baderwah is the nearest town, located about 1 km away.

Kotli village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bhaderwah Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Udhampur  Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kotli

According to the 2011 Census, Kotli village had a total population of 512 people, including 265 males and 247 females, living in 94 households. The sex ratio was 932 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.15%, with male literacy at 90.18% and female literacy at 78.13%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 75.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Kotli

Kotli is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Kotli

Kotli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is S M V D Katra, while the nearest airport is Jammu Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baderwah to Kotli is about 1 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Doda to Kotli is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kotli

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Kotli village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Kotli

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Kotli village are given below:

FAQs about Kotli