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

As per Census 2011, Kathoti village has a total population of 7,073 people, consisting of 3,507 males and 3,566 females. The village has 1,243 households and a sex ratio of 1,016 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,037 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3,594 literate and 3,479 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,463 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population7,0733,5073,566
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1,037529508
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,463735728
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 has a total population of 7,073, including 3,507 males and 3,566 females.

How many households are there in Kathoti?

There are 1,243 households in Kathoti.

What is the literacy rate in Kathoti?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kathoti is 50.81%. Male literacy is 65.73% and female literacy is 36.15%.