Kathoti - Jayal, Nagaur

Kathoti is a village situated in the Jayal tehsil of Nagaur district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jayal and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Nagaur. Kathoti village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kathoti is 082736. The village covers a total geographical area of 5185.96 hectares and falls under the 341023 pincode. Didwana is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

Kathoti village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Kathoti

According to the 2011 Census, Kathoti village had a total population of 7,073 people, including 3,507 males and 3,566 females, living in 1,243 households. The sex ratio was 1,017 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.54%, with male literacy at 77.40% and female literacy at 42.15%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,463.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population7,0733,5073,566
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1,037529508
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,463735728
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population3,5942,3051,289
Illiterate Population3,4791,2022,277

Nearby Villages of Kathoti

Kathoti 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)
JyaniEast4.01 km
JocheenaNorth4.98 km
Nokha JodhaNorth-West5.78 km
AmbaliSouth-East6.10 km
JanwasWest6.15 km
JakhanWest6.24 km
Chawda NagarSouth6.57 km
BanthadiNorth-East7.41 km
BeechawaEast7.42 km
TitriNorth7.49 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kathoti

Kathoti is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Choti Khatu, while the nearest airport is Kishangarh Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 73.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Didwana to Kathoti is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nagaur to Kathoti is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kathoti

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Kathoti

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

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

FAQs about Kathoti

Where is Kathoti located?

Kathoti village is located in Jayal Tehsil, Nagaur district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Kathoti?

Kathoti is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Kathoti?

The pincode of Kathoti is 341023.

What is the population of Kathoti?

Kathoti had a total population of 7,073, including 3,507 males and 3,566 females.

How many households are there in Kathoti?

Kathoti had 1,243 households.

What is the literacy rate in Kathoti?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kathoti was 59.54%. Male literacy was 77.40% and female literacy was 42.15%.