Kothada - Manawar, Dhar

Kothada is a village situated in the Manawar tehsil of Dhar district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Manawar and around 120 km from the district headquarters in Dhar. Kothada village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kothada is 475799. The village covers a total geographical area of 1029 hectares and falls under the 454446 pincode. Manawar is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Kothada village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Kothada

As per Census 2011, Kothada village has a total population of 1,821 people, consisting of 948 males and 873 females. The village has 348 households and a sex ratio of 920 females per 1,000 males. There are 221 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,045 literate and 776 illiterate residents. Additionally, 246 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 117 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,821948873
Child Population (0–6 yrs)221119102
Scheduled Castes (SC)246135111
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1175265
Literate Population1,045622423
Illiterate Population776326450

Nearby Villages of Kothada

Kothada 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 VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
SarasgaonNorth-West1.82 km
Nawada KhediSouth-East2.28 km
NalwaiSouth2.50 km
Tawalai KhurdNorth-East2.85 km
MahapuraEast2.96 km
GawlaSouth-East2.97 km
RajpuraNorth-West3.28 km
RatwaSouth-West3.35 km
DagadpuraWest3.65 km
AmlathaNorth-West4.29 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kothada

Kothada is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Patal Pani, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 73.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Manawar to Kothada is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhar to Kothada is about 120 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kothada

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Kothada

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Kothada

Where is Kothada located?

Kothada village is located in Manawar Tehsil, Dhar district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kothada?

Kothada is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Kothada?

The pincode of Kothada is 454446.

What is the population of Kothada?

Kothada has a total population of 1,821, including 948 males and 873 females.

How many households are there in Kothada?

There are 348 households in Kothada.

What is the literacy rate in Kothada?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kothada is 57.39%. Male literacy is 65.61% and female literacy is 48.45%.