Forest Chotila - Abu Road, Sirohi
Forest Chotila is a village situated in the Abu Road tehsil of Sirohi district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Abu Road and around 92 km from the district headquarters in Sirohi. Chanar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Forest Chotila village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Forest Chotila is 090165. The village covers a total geographical area of 848 hectares and falls under the 307024 pincode. Abu Road is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.
Forest Chotila village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Reodar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jalore Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Forest Chotila
According to the 2011 Census, Forest Chotila village had a total population of 221 people, including 120 males and 101 females, living in 43 households. The sex ratio was 842 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 44.52%, with male literacy at 63.29% and female literacy at 25.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 220.
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 Population | 221 | 120 | 101 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 66 | 41 | 25 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 220 | 119 | 101 |
| Literate Population | 69 | 50 | 19 |
| Illiterate Population | 152 | 70 | 82 |
Nearby Villages of Forest Chotila
Forest Chotila 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 Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Mahi Khera | North-East | 2.69 km |
| Mulia Mahadeo | North | 2.78 km |
| Chanar | East | 2.89 km |
| Chotila | West | 2.94 km |
| Mooliya Khera | North-West | 3.31 km |
| Bahadurpura | North | 4.30 km |
| Girwar | North-East | 4.64 km |
| Karjiya | North-West | 4.78 km |
| Andaliya | East | 5.02 km |
| Bahadurpura | North | 5.62 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Forest Chotila
Forest Chotila is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Shri Amirgadh, while the nearest airport is Maharana Pratap Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 105.6 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Abu Road to Forest Chotila is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sirohi to Forest Chotila is about 92 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Forest Chotila
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Forest Chotila village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Forest Chotila
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Forest Chotila village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Forest Chotila
Where is Forest Chotila located?
Forest Chotila village is located in Abu Road Tehsil, Sirohi district, Rajasthan, India.
What is the Gram Panchayat of Forest Chotila?
The Gram Panchayat of Forest Chotila is Chanar.
What is the pincode of Forest Chotila?
The pincode of Forest Chotila is 307024.
What is the population of Forest Chotila?
Forest Chotila had a total population of 221, including 120 males and 101 females.
How many households are there in Forest Chotila?
Forest Chotila had 43 households.
What is the literacy rate in Forest Chotila?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Forest Chotila was 44.52%. Male literacy was 63.29% and female literacy was 25.00%.