Kotra - Aklera, Jhalawar
Kotra is a village situated in the Aklera tehsil of Jhalawar district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 26 km from the tehsil headquarters in Aklera and around 55.5 km from the district headquarters in Jhalawar. Borkheri Goojran serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kotra village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Kotra is 104563. The village covers a total geographical area of 315.99 hectares and falls under the 326033 pincode. Aklera is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.
Kotra village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Manohar thana Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jhalawar-Baran Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Nearby Villages of Kotra
Kotra 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 Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Bheel Bhalti | South | 0.92 km |
| Talab Bhalti | South-East | 1.59 km |
| Upsali | North | 2.01 km |
| Ram Bhalti | South | 2.05 km |
| Bhalta | South-West | 2.54 km |
| Kushalpura | North-East | 2.68 km |
| Nahargarh | South-West | 2.87 km |
| Garda | East | 3.11 km |
| Manpura Jageer | North-West | 3.23 km |
| Bor Kheri Goojran | South | 3.42 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Kotra
Public transport in the Kotra is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sinduriya Kachari, while the nearest airport is Kota Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 94.0 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Aklera to Kotra is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jhalawar to Kotra is about 55.5 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Kotra
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Kotra village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 5-10 km |
Health Facilities in Kotra
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Kotra village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Kotra
Where is Kotra located?
Kotra village is located in Aklera Tehsil, Jhalawar district, Rajasthan, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Kotra?
The Gram Panchayat of Kotra is Borkheri Goojran.
What is the pincode of Kotra?
The pincode of Kotra is 326033.