Kotnai - Meghnagar, Jhabua

Kotnai is a village situated in the Meghnagar tehsil of Jhabua district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Meghnagar and around 37 km from the district headquarters in Jhabua. Malkhandwi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kotnai village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kotnai is 504549. The village covers a total geographical area of 152.47 hectares and falls under the 457777 pincode. Thandla is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Kotnai

According to the 2011 Census, Kotnai village had a total population of 670 people, including 329 males and 341 females, living in 144 households. The sex ratio was 1,036 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 22.22%, with male literacy at 33.60% and female literacy at 11.15%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 670.

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

Nearby Villages of Kotnai

Kotnai 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 Kotnai

Kotnai is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bajrangarh, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 92.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Thandla to Kotnai is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jhabua to Kotnai is about 37 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 Kotnai

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

Health Facilities in Kotnai

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

FAQs about Kotnai