Kookar - Todaraisingh, Tonk

Kookar is a village situated in the Todaraisingh tehsil of Tonk district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Todaraisingh and around 46 km from the district headquarters in Tonk. Kukkad serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kookar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kookar is 093168. The village covers a total geographical area of 766 hectares and falls under the 304505 pincode. Todaraisingh is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Kookar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Malpura Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Tonk-Sawai Madhopur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kookar

As per Census 2011, Kookar village has a total population of 1,016 people, consisting of 527 males and 489 females. The village has 233 households and a sex ratio of 927 females per 1,000 males. There are 90 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 615 literate and 401 illiterate residents. Additionally, 220 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 39 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,016527489
Child Population (0–6 yrs)905634
Scheduled Castes (SC)220118102
Scheduled Tribes (ST)391920
Literate Population615374241
Illiterate Population401153248

Nearby Villages of Kookar

Kookar 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)
GharedaEast2.33 km
Shree NagarSouth2.73 km
Bas JagroopWest3.18 km
MorNorth-West3.21 km
Pathraj KhurdSouth-West4.16 km
RatwaiSouth-East4.23 km
LachhmipuraSouth4.30 km
RamchandrapuraWest4.48 km
Rindalya RampuraNorth-East5.34 km
Khedoolya KalanSouth-West5.37 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kookar

Kookar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bansthali Niwai, while the nearest airport is Kishangarh Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 68.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Todaraisingh to Kookar is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Tonk to Kookar is about 46 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kookar

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

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

Health Facilities in Kookar

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Kookar

Where is Kookar located?

Kookar village is located in Todaraisingh Tehsil, Tonk district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kookar?

The Gram Panchayat of Kookar is Kukkad.

What is the pincode of Kookar?

The pincode of Kookar is 304505.

What is the population of Kookar?

Kookar has a total population of 1,016, including 527 males and 489 females.

How many households are there in Kookar?

There are 233 households in Kookar.

What is the literacy rate in Kookar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kookar is 60.53%. Male literacy is 70.97% and female literacy is 49.28%.