Kothiya - Jaisinghnagar, Shahdol

Kothiya is a village situated in the Jaisinghnagar tehsil of Shahdol district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 53 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jaisinghnagar and around 100 km from the district headquarters in Shahdol. Patharahata serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kothiya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kothiya is 501031. The village covers a total geographical area of 1447.79 hectares and falls under the 484771 pincode. Beohari is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Kothiya village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Beohari Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Sidhi Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kothiya

According to the 2011 Census, Kothiya village had a total population of 819 people, including 429 males and 390 females, living in 160 households. The sex ratio was 909 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.93%, with male literacy at 67.97% and female literacy at 42.22%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 733.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population819429390
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1457075
Scheduled Castes (SC)000
Scheduled Tribes (ST)733387346
Literate Population377244133
Illiterate Population442185257

Nearby Villages of Kothiya

Kothiya 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)
ChhateniNorth-West4.14 km
UphariSouth4.59 km
NaudhiyaNorth4.90 km
KhadhuliNorth4.97 km
GhorsaSouth-East5.24 km
PathrahtaWest6.07 km
TihkiSouth-East6.38 km
BasahiSouth-West6.57 km
JamodiNorth-West6.64 km
KhuteharaNorth6.86 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kothiya

Public transport in the Kothiya is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chhataini, while the nearest airport is Satna Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Beohari to Kothiya is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shahdol to Kothiya is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kothiya

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Kothiya

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Kothiya

Where is Kothiya located?

Kothiya village is located in Jaisinghnagar Tehsil, Shahdol district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Kothiya?

The Gram Panchayat of Kothiya is Patharahata.

What is the pincode of Kothiya?

The pincode of Kothiya is 484771.

What is the population of Kothiya?

Kothiya had a total population of 819, including 429 males and 390 females.

How many households are there in Kothiya?

Kothiya had 160 households.

What is the literacy rate in Kothiya?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kothiya was 55.93%. Male literacy was 67.97% and female literacy was 42.22%.