Koti - Bani, Kathua

Koti is a village situated in the Bani tehsil of Kathua district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bani and around 175 km from the district headquarters in Kathua. Koti village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Koti is 001783. The village covers a total geographical area of 536 hectares and falls under the 184206 pincode. Bani is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Koti

As per Census 2011, Koti village has a total population of 1,388 people, consisting of 742 males and 646 females. The village has 229 households and a sex ratio of 870 females per 1,000 males. There are 233 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 564 literate and 824 illiterate residents.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Koti are given below:

Nearby Villages of Koti

Koti 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 Koti

Koti is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kathua, while the nearest airport is Pathankot Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bani to Koti is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kathua to Koti is about 175 km, with the usual travel time around ~5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Koti

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

Health Facilities in Koti

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

FAQs about Koti