Kothoon - Chaksu, Jaipur

Kothoon is a village situated in the Chaksu tehsil of Jaipur district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chaksu and around 53 km from the district headquarters in Jaipur. Kothun serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kothoon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kothoon is 081078. The village covers a total geographical area of 1353.64 hectares and falls under the 303901 pincode. Chaksu is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Kothoon

As per Census 2011, Kothoon village has a total population of 2,606 people, consisting of 1,330 males and 1,276 females. The village has 424 households and a sex ratio of 959 females per 1,000 males. There are 276 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,503 literate and 1,103 illiterate residents. Additionally, 145 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 23 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kothoon

Kothoon 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 Kothoon

Kothoon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Channani, while the nearest airport is Jaipur International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chaksu to Kothoon is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jaipur to Kothoon is about 53 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kothoon

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

Health Facilities in Kothoon

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

FAQs about Kothoon