Kothari - Mangrulpir, Washim

Kothari is a village situated in the Mangrulpir tehsil of Washim district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mangrulpir and around 66 km from the district headquarters in Washim. Kothari village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kothari is 530775. The village covers a total geographical area of 1365 hectares and falls under the 444403 pincode. Mangrulpir is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Kothari

As per Census 2011, Kothari village has a total population of 2,325 people, consisting of 1,181 males and 1,144 females. The village has 561 households and a sex ratio of 968 females per 1,000 males. There are 294 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,639 literate and 686 illiterate residents. Additionally, 336 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 438 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,3251,1811,144
Child Population (0–6 yrs)294148146
Scheduled Castes (SC)336175161
Scheduled Tribes (ST)438226212
Literate Population1,639910729
Illiterate Population686271415

Nearby Villages of Kothari

Kothari 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)
SingdohSouth-East2.75 km
ChandaiSouth-West2.75 km
DharmapurNorth-West2.99 km
Januna Bk.North3.65 km
Dhanora Bk.North-West3.81 km
SinganapurSouth-East4.00 km
JunanpaniSouth4.24 km
Borwha Kh.East4.27 km
RahitWest4.45 km
Shahapur Bk.North-West4.46 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kothari

Kothari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Karanja, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.9 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mangrulpir to Kothari is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Washim to Kothari is about 66 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kothari

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Kothari

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Kothari

Where is Kothari located?

Kothari village is located in Mangrulpir Tehsil, Washim district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kothari?

Kothari is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Kothari?

The pincode of Kothari is 444403.

What is the population of Kothari?

Kothari has a total population of 2,325, including 1,181 males and 1,144 females.

How many households are there in Kothari?

There are 561 households in Kothari.

What is the literacy rate in Kothari?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kothari is 70.49%. Male literacy is 77.05% and female literacy is 63.72%.