Motla - Khanpur, Jhalawar

Motla 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 43 km from the district headquarters in Jhalawar. Soomar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Motla village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Motla is 103786. The village covers a total geographical area of 112.49 hectares and falls under the 326038 pincode. Sangod is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Motla 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.

Population of Motla

According to the 2011 Census, Motla village had a total population of 343 people, including 180 males and 163 females, living in 67 households. The sex ratio was 906 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.56%, with male literacy at 87.58% and female literacy at 44.52%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 76, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 131.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Motla

Motla 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 Motla

Motla 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 58.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sangod to Motla is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jhalawar to Motla is about 43 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 Motla

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

Health Facilities in Motla

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

FAQs about Motla