Kotara Village - Joura, Morena

Kotara is a village situated in the Joura tehsil of Morena district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 45 km from the tehsil headquarters in Joura and around 72 km from the district headquarters in Morena. Kotara village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kotara is 452285. The village covers a total geographical area of 567 hectares and falls under the 476221 pincode. Joura is the nearest town, located about 45 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 Joura Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Morena Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kotara

As per Census 2011, Kotara village has a total population of 1,092 people, consisting of 620 males and 472 females. The village has 189 households and a sex ratio of 761 females per 1,000 males. There are 152 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 702 literate and 390 illiterate residents. Additionally, 269 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

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:

Transport and Connectivity of Kotara

Kotara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bhatpura, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Joura to Kotara is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Morena to Kotara is about 72 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kotara

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

Health Facilities in Kotara

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

FAQs about Kotara