Kotara - Chanderi, Ashoknagar
Kotara is a village situated in the Chanderi tehsil of Ashoknagar district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chanderi and around 78 km from the district headquarters in Ashoknagar. Nanakpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kotara village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Kotara is 500193. The village covers a total geographical area of 240.44 hectares and falls under the 473446 pincode. Chanderi is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.
Kotara village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Chanderi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Guna Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Nearby Villages of Kotara
Kotara 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:
| Nearby Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Nanakpur | North | 1.34 km |
| Kunwarpur | East | 2.39 km |
| Sakwara | North | 3.30 km |
| Khairi | East | 3.52 km |
| Singhpur Tal | North-West | 3.60 km |
| Tanda Chanderi | South-East | 4.10 km |
| Shankarpur | South-East | 4.43 km |
| Madroli | South | 5.09 km |
| Hirawal | North | 5.32 km |
| Pandri Chanderi | North-West | 5.47 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Kotara
The nearest railway station is Dailwara, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 141.9 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chanderi to Kotara is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ashoknagar to Kotara is about 78 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
FAQs about Kotara
Where is Kotara located?
Kotara village is located in Chanderi Tehsil, Ashoknagar district, Madhya Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Kotara?
The Gram Panchayat of Kotara is Nanakpur.
What is the pincode of Kotara?
The pincode of Kotara is 473446.