Khotiya - Ramgarh Shekhawati, Sikar

Khotiya is a village situated in the Ramgarh Shekhawati tehsil of Sikar district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 13 km from Fatehpur and around 63 km from Sikar. Khotiya village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khotiya is 081201. The village covers a total geographical area of 1423 hectares and falls under the 331024 pincode. Ramgarh is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Khotiya

As per Census 2011, Khotiya village has a total population of 2,477 people, consisting of 1,269 males and 1,208 females. The village has 446 households and a sex ratio of 951 females per 1,000 males. There are 328 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,480 literate and 997 illiterate residents. Additionally, 413 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 4 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,4771,2691,208
Child Population (0–6 yrs)328187141
Scheduled Castes (SC)413218195
Scheduled Tribes (ST)422
Literate Population1,480861619
Illiterate Population997408589

Nearby Villages of Khotiya

Khotiya 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)
GangapuraNorth2.02 km
HodsarSouth-East2.53 km
Sawai LaxmanpuraNorth-West3.09 km
FadanpuraSouth4.11 km
RookansarNorth-East4.17 km
RasoolpurSouth-East4.19 km
BavlaNorth-West4.20 km
DadundaSouth-West4.26 km
HetamsarSouth-East5.32 km
Dhani Hattidan CharanWest5.33 km

Transport and Connectivity of Khotiya

Khotiya is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kayamsar, while the nearest airport is Hissar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 120.2 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 Ramgarh to Khotiya is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sikar to Khotiya is about 63 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khotiya

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Khotiya

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Khotiya 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 Khotiya

Where is Khotiya located?

Khotiya village is located in Ramgarh Shekhawati Tehsil, Sikar district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Khotiya?

Khotiya is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Khotiya?

The pincode of Khotiya is 331024.

What is the population of Khotiya?

Khotiya has a total population of 2,477, including 1,269 males and 1,208 females.

How many households are there in Khotiya?

There are 446 households in Khotiya.

What is the literacy rate in Khotiya?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Khotiya is 59.75%. Male literacy is 67.85% and female literacy is 51.24%.