Kothar village, Kaprada taluka | Pincode 396126

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LGD code: 523542
Pincode: 396126
Post office: Nanapondha
Population: 2,282
Households: 445
Literacy rate: 63.7%
Sex ratio: 1045 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 1,279

Census 2011 · in context

How Kothar compares

By population, Kothar ranks #45 of 128 villages in Kaprada mandal.

Literacy rate

63.7%

+20.9% vs mandal average

Kothar: 63.7%
Kaprada mandal: 42.8%
Valsad district: 68.6%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,045

+52 vs mandal average

Kothar: 1,045
Kaprada mandal: 993

Household size

people per home

5.1

−0.7 vs mandal average

Kothar: 5.1
Kaprada mandal: 5.8

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Kothar at a glance

Kothar is a village of 2,282 people in 445 households (Census 2011) in Kaprada taluka, Valsad district, Gujarat, the 45th-largest of 128 villages in Kaprada taluka. Literacy is 64%, 21 points above the taluka average of 43% and the sex ratio is 1,045 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 396126, served by Nanapondha post office; the LGD village code is 523542. The village votes in Jambusar assembly constituency, represented by MLA Devkishordasji Bhaktisvarupdasji Swami. The population is estimated at 2,690 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Kothar

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: Yes
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: No
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: Yes
Power hours (summer): 24
Power hours (winter): 24
Primary school: 2
Middle school: 0
Secondary school: 1
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 1
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: No
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: Yes
Private bus service: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: Yes
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: DHARAMPUR
Distance to nearest town (km): 22
Distance to district HQ (km): 44
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 20
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): KOTHAR
Total area (ha): 601.12
Irrigated area (ha): 0
Forest area (ha): 194.2

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Kothar

LGD code: 523542
Pincode: 396126
Post office: Nanapondha
Population (Census 2011): 2,282
Population (projected 2026): 2,690
Households: 445
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1045
Literacy rate: 63.7%
Lok Sabha constituency: Bharuch
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Jambusar
Member of Parliament: Mansukhbhai Vasava
Member of Legislative Assembly: Devkishordasji Bhaktisvarupdasji Swami
Block / Mandal: Kaprada
Nearest PHC: Dr. Dilipbhai Jantran (5.4 km)

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Valsad district level

Then & Now

Kothar — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

2,282

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

2,690

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

445

Census 2011 baseline

+18.0%

Households · 2026

525

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 2,282Census 2011
Households: 445Census 2011
Literacy rate: 63.7%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1045 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 2,6902026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 5252026 projection
Active job cards: 59,892MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 25,646MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 4,91,67,754ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 1,020NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 82.9%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 98.6%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 85.3%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 92.5%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 75.7%NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 100.0%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Valsad district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 5,68,624PMAY-G · 5,68,624 of 9,02,354 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Valsad district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 5,60,046Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Valsad district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

Boundary & surroundings

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Dr. Dilipbhai Jantran
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PHC · clinic
Madafar Medical Clinic
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What is the pincode of Kothar?

The pincode of Kothar, Kaprada taluka, Valsad district, Gujarat is 396126. The post office is Nanapondha.

Which post office delivers to Kothar?

Mail for Kothar is delivered through Nanapondha post office, pincode 396126, in Kaprada taluka, Valsad district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Kothar located?

Kothar is a village in Kaprada taluka of Valsad district, Gujarat, India.

What is the population of Kothar as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Kothar village has a population of 2,282 across 445 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Kothar in?

Kothar falls under the Bharuch Lok Sabha constituency (PC #22) of Gujarat.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Kothar in?

Kothar falls under the Jambusar assembly constituency (AC #150) of Gujarat.

What is the literacy rate in Kothar?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Kothar village is 63.7%.

What is the sex ratio in Kothar?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Kothar village is 1045 females per 1,000 males.

What is the nearest health centre to Kothar?

The nearest health facility to Kothar is Dr. Dilipbhai Jantran (~5.4 km).

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Kothar?

12 schemes currently match residents of Kothar, including Mukhya Mantri Yuva Swavalamban Yojana (MYSY), Vahli Dikri Yojana, Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

What is the LGD code of Kothar?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Kothar village is 523542.

How big is Kothar compared to other villages in Kaprada taluka?

Kothar ranks 45 of 128 villages in Kaprada taluka by Census 2011 population (2,282 residents).

Who is the MLA of Kothar?

Kothar falls under Jambusar assembly constituency (AC 150). The sitting MLA is Devkishordasji Bhaktisvarupdasji Swami (BJP).

Who is the MP for Kothar?

Kothar is in Bharuch Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Mansukhbhai Vasava (BJP).

What is the population of Kothar in 2026?

Kothar is estimated at 2,690 people in 2026, up about 18% from 2,282 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Kothar in?

Gujarat falls in the Gujarat Plains and Hills zone (cotton, groundnut, wheat, bajra) of the ICAR classification; Kothar in Valsad district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-14
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
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