Kotla - Khanpur, Jhalawar
Kotla is a village situated in the Khanpur tehsil of Jhalawar district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khanpur and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Jhalawar. Kanwarpura Mandwalan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kotla village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Kotla is 103785. The village covers a total geographical area of 232.36 hectares and falls under the 326038 pincode. Sangod is the nearest town, located about 31 km away.
Kotla village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Khanpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jhalawar-Baran Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Nearby Villages of Kotla
Kotla 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Motla | West | 1.14 km |
| Cheekli | West | 1.62 km |
| Bilasara | North | 2.30 km |
| Naya Gaon Bajaran | South | 2.91 km |
| Soomar | West | 2.96 km |
| Kanotiya | East | 3.72 km |
| Raghunathpura | East | 3.72 km |
| Durjan Pura | South-West | 3.75 km |
| Kanwarpura Mandwalan | West | 5.01 km |
| Potoo Kheri | South-West | 5.33 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Kotla
Kotla is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Atru, while the nearest airport is Kota Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.5 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 Sangod to Kotla is about 31 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jhalawar to Kotla is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Kotla
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Kotla village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Kotla
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Kotla 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 Kotla
Where is Kotla located?
Kotla village is located in Khanpur Tehsil, Jhalawar district, Rajasthan, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Kotla?
The Gram Panchayat of Kotla is Kanwarpura Mandwalan.
What is the pincode of Kotla?
The pincode of Kotla is 326038.