Kothala - Sonpeth, Parbhani

Kothala is a village situated in the Sonpeth tehsil of Parbhani district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sonpeth and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Parbhani. Kothala village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kothala is 546956. The village covers a total geographical area of 656.43 hectares and falls under the 431516 pincode. Sonpeth is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Kothala

According to the 2011 Census, Kothala village had a total population of 1,321 people, including 688 males and 633 females, living in 254 households. The sex ratio was 920 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.07%, with male literacy at 74.49% and female literacy at 51.08%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 175, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 80.

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

Nearby Villages of Kothala

Kothala 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 Kothala

Kothala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ukhali, while the nearest airport is Nanded Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sonpeth to Kothala is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Parbhani to Kothala is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kothala

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

Health Facilities in Kothala

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

FAQs about Kothala