Kotra - Pachpahar, Jhalawar

Kotra is a village situated in the Pachpahar tehsil of Jhalawar district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pachpahar and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Jhalawar. Mogra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kotra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kotra is 104878. The village covers a total geographical area of 577.7 hectares and falls under the 326502 pincode. Bhawani Mandi is the nearest town, located about 12 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.

Population of Kotra

According to the 2011 Census, Kotra village had a total population of 1,233 people, including 620 males and 613 females, living in 235 households. The sex ratio was 989 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.80%, with male literacy at 75.14% and female literacy at 38.86%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 233.

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

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:

Transport and Connectivity of Kotra

Public transport in the Kotra is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bhawani Mandi, while the nearest airport is Kota Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 70.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhawani Mandi to Kotra is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jhalawar to Kotra is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 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:

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:

FAQs about Kotra