Kotla - Bhalla, Doda

Kotla is a village situated in the Bhalla tehsil of Doda district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 23 km from Doda and around 234 km from Doda. Shangroo serves as the Halqa Panchayat for Kotla village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kotla is 004232. The village covers a total geographical area of 22.3 hectares and falls under the 182221 pincode. Doda is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

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

Population of Kotla

According to the 2011 Census, Kotla village had a total population of 121 people, including 63 males and 58 females, living in 31 households. The sex ratio was 921 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.17%, with male literacy at 80.36% and female literacy at 61.82%.

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

Nearby Villages of Kotla

Kotla 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 Kotla

Kotla is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bari Brahman, while the nearest airport is Jammu Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 17.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Doda to Kotla is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Doda to Kotla is about 234 km, with the usual travel time around ~6.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kotla

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

Health Facilities in Kotla

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

FAQs about Kotla