Kotri - Pirawa, Jhalawar

Kotri is a village situated in the Pirawa tehsil of Jhalawar district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pirawa and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Jhalawar. Kotri village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kotri is 105135. The village covers a total geographical area of 999.85 hectares and falls under the 326034 pincode. Pirawa is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

Kotri village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Jhalrapatan Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jhalawar-Baran Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kotri

As per Census 2011, Kotri village has a total population of 2,549 people, consisting of 1,296 males and 1,253 females. The village has 552 households and a sex ratio of 966 females per 1,000 males. There are 332 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,610 literate and 939 illiterate residents. Additionally, 489 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 57 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,5491,2961,253
Child Population (0–6 yrs)332171161
Scheduled Castes (SC)489239250
Scheduled Tribes (ST)573027
Literate Population1,610990620
Illiterate Population939306633

Nearby Villages of Kotri

Kotri 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 VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Parihar KheriNorth-East1.71 km
Dhara KheriSouth-East2.41 km
RooppuraEast2.52 km
Saranga KheraSouth-West2.90 km
JablenSouth-East2.93 km
BismillapuraEast3.07 km
Hanotiya KotriSouth-West3.18 km
Gardan KheriNorth-East3.24 km
Kharpa KhurdWest3.44 km
Kharpa KalanNorth-West3.59 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kotri

Kotri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport 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 90.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pirawa to Kotri is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jhalawar to Kotri is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kotri

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Kotri

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Kotri

Where is Kotri located?

Kotri village is located in Pirawa Tehsil, Jhalawar district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kotri?

Kotri is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Kotri?

The pincode of Kotri is 326034.

What is the population of Kotri?

Kotri has a total population of 2,549, including 1,296 males and 1,253 females.

How many households are there in Kotri?

There are 552 households in Kotri.

What is the literacy rate in Kotri?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kotri is 63.16%. Male literacy is 76.39% and female literacy is 49.48%.