Kothar - Talode, Nandurbar

Kothar is a village situated in the Talode tehsil of Nandurbar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Talode and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Nandurbar. Kothar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kothar is 525398. The village covers a total geographical area of 397.04 hectares and falls under the 425413 pincode. Talode is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Kothar

According to the 2011 Census, Kothar village had a total population of 1,662 people, including 823 males and 839 females, living in 309 households. The sex ratio was 1,019 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 53.53%, with male literacy at 62.41% and female literacy at 44.85%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,624.

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

Nearby Villages of Kothar

Kothar 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 Kothar

Kothar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Nandurbar, while the nearest airport is Vadodara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 102.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Talode to Kothar is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nandurbar to Kothar is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kothar

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

Health Facilities in Kothar

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

FAQs about Kothar