Kotla
Kotla is a village located in Garhshankar tehsil of Hoshiarpur district in Punjab, India. It is situated 25km away from sub-district headquarter Garhshankar (tehsildar office) and 35km away from district headquarter Hoshiarpur. As per 2009 stats, Kotla village is also a gram panchayat.
Here you can discover what makes Kotla unique in its vibrant Garhshankar-Hoshiarpur region. You’ll see Kotla’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.
About Kotla
According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kotla is 031800. The village spans a total geographical area of 218 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 144519. Hoshiarpur is nearest town to Kotla village for all major economic activities.
Google Map of Kotla
Population of Kotla
According to the 2011 Census, Kotla has a total population of about 367, with approximately 181 males and 186 females. The sex ratio is around 1027 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 36 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 258 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 74.11%, with male literacy at about 79.01% and female literacy near 69.35%. There are around 81 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kotla's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 367 | 181 | 186 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 36 | 15 | 21 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 258 | 129 | 129 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 272 | 143 | 129 |
| Illiterate Population | 95 | 38 | 57 |
Connectivity of Kotla
Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Kotla. As per the 2011 stats, Kotla had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within <5 km distance |
Nearby Villages of Kotla
Knowing the nearby villages of Kotla helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Kotla.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kotla
- Where is Kotla located?
- Kotla village is situated in Garhshankar Tehsil, within the Hoshiarpur district of Punjab, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Kotla?
- Kotla serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
- What is the pincode of Kotla?
- The pincode of Kotla is 144519, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
- What is the population of Kotla as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, the population of Kotla is 367, with 181 males and 186 females.
- How many households are there in Kotla as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, Kotla village has a total of 81 households.
- What is the literacy rate in Kotla as per the 2011 Census?
- According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Kotla is 74.11%. The male literacy rate is 79.01%, while the female literacy rate is 69.35%.