Kotda - Thandla, Jhabua

Kotda is a village situated in the Thandla tehsil of Jhabua district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Thandla and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Jhabua. Kotda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kotda is 504143. The village covers a total geographical area of 254.95 hectares and falls under the 457777 pincode. Thandla is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Kotda

According to the 2011 Census, Kotda village had a total population of 1,007 people, including 493 males and 514 females, living in 201 households. The sex ratio was 1,043 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 50.75%, with male literacy at 61.58% and female literacy at 40.29%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,002.

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

Nearby Villages of Kotda

Kotda 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 Kotda

Kotda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Thandla Rd, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 99.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Thandla to Kotda is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jhabua to Kotda is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kotda

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

Health Facilities in Kotda

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

FAQs about Kotda