Kothar - Bali, Pali

Kothar is a village situated in the Bali tehsil of Pali district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 38 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bali and around 106 km from the district headquarters in Pali. Kothar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kothar is 091343. The village covers a total geographical area of 2209 hectares and falls under the 306504 pincode. Bali is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

Kothar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bali Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Pali Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kothar

According to the 2011 Census, Kothar village had a total population of 2,959 people, including 1,529 males and 1,430 females, living in 637 households. The sex ratio was 935 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.74%, with male literacy at 69.40% and female literacy at 41.80%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 583, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 676.

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 Population2,9591,5291,430
Child Population (0–6 yrs)469271198
Scheduled Castes (SC)583303280
Scheduled Tribes (ST)676355321
Literate Population1,388873515
Illiterate Population1,571656915

Nearby Villages of Kothar

Kothar 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)
RughnathpuraNorth3.73 km
BarawalEast3.88 km
VelarSouth-West4.82 km
KumtiyaSouth-East5.28 km
Kana KolarNorth-West5.45 km
SendlaSouth-East5.47 km
MoriEast6.01 km
BadlaNorth6.01 km
BharalaSouth6.32 km
DoodniNorth-East6.32 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kothar

Public transport in the Kothar is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kothar, while the nearest airport is Maharana Pratap Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 72.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bali to Kothar is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Pali to Kothar is about 106 km, with the usual travel time around ~3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kothar

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Kothar

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Kothar 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)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Kothar

Where is Kothar located?

Kothar village is located in Bali Tehsil, Pali district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kothar?

Kothar is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Kothar?

The pincode of Kothar is 306504.

What is the population of Kothar?

Kothar had a total population of 2,959, including 1,529 males and 1,430 females.

How many households are there in Kothar?

Kothar had 637 households.

What is the literacy rate in Kothar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kothar was 55.74%. Male literacy was 69.40% and female literacy was 41.80%.