Kotra - Pichhore, Shivpuri

Kotra is a village situated in the Pichhore tehsil of Shivpuri district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pichhore and around 84 km from the district headquarters in Shivpuri. Kherwas serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kotra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kotra is 456184. The village covers a total geographical area of 524.68 hectares and falls under the 473995 pincode. Pichhore is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Kotra

According to the 2011 Census, Kotra village had a total population of 1,246 people, including 662 males and 584 females, living in 296 households. The sex ratio was 882 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.96%, with male literacy at 72.56% and female literacy at 45.44%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 251, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 183.

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

Nearby Villages of Kotra

Kotra 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 Kotra

Kotra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Basai, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 96.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pichhore to Kotra is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shivpuri to Kotra is about 84 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kotra

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

Health Facilities in Kotra

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

FAQs about Kotra