Kotla
Kotla is a revenue village in Bhalla tehsil, Doda district, Jammu and Kashmir. It had a population of 121 in 31 households (Census 2011).
121 people. 31 homes.
Bhalla tehsil, Doda district, Jammu and Kashmir.
Kotla today
- Apple₹7,500Fruit and Vegetable Market Udhampur · 24 Oct 2026
- Banana₹4,400Fruit and Vegetable Market Udhampur · 24 Oct 2026
- Bhindi(Ladies Finger)₹3,200Fruit and Vegetable Market Udhampur · 24 Oct 2026
Quick panchayat-at-a-glance
Kotla is a village in Bhalla tehsil, Doda district, Jammu and Kashmir. At the 2011 Census it had 121 people in 31 households, with a literacy rate of 71.2%. It is administered by the Shangroo gram panchayat. Its postal pincode is 182221.
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Gram panchayat
Kotla is in the Shangroo gram panchayat.
Other villages in Shangroo
Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), 2026-10-21.
How Kotla compares
By population, Kotla is #46 of 51 inhabited villages in Bhalla tehsil.
| — | Kotla | Bhalla tehsil | Doda |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy rate | 71.2% | 71.1% | 63.0% |
| Women per 1,000 men | 921 | 959 | 930 |
| People per household | 3.9 | 5.2 | 5.2 |
Census 2011. Area figures add up inhabited villages only; literacy is literates ÷ people aged 7 and above.
Villages sharing PIN 182221
- Udrana · Bhaderwah
- Gatha · Bhaderwah
- Gajoth · Bhalla
- Sarna · Bhaderwah
- Kurshari · Bhaderwah
- Punjgrain · Bhalla
- Dugli · Bhalla
- Ghuraka · Bhalla
- Dharaffara · Bhalla
All villages with PIN 182221 →
Source: LGD village–pincode mapping.
Find nearby
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Schemes worth checking
- PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi ↗ · Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Income support of ₹6,000 a year, paid in three equal instalments, to land-holding farmer families.
- Mahatma Gandhi NREGA ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development
At least 100 days of guaranteed wage employment a year for rural households whose adults volunteer for unskilled manual work.
- PMAY-Gramin ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development
Assistance to build a house for eligible rural households.
- Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY ↗ · National Health Authority
Health cover for hospital treatment for eligible families.
- National Food Security Act (ration) ↗ · Department of Food & Public Distribution
Subsidised food grains through the public distribution system for eligible households.
- National Social Assistance Programme (pensions) ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development
Old-age pension for BPL persons aged 60 and above: ₹200 a month up to age 79 and ₹500 after; widow and disability pensions too.
- PM Shram Yogi Maandhan ↗ · Ministry of Labour & Employment
Assured pension of ₹3,000 a month at age 60 for unorganised workers who join and contribute.
- Jan Suraksha (APY, PMJJBY, PMSBY) ↗ · Department of Financial Services
Atal Pension Yojana and low-cost life and accident insurance schemes, opened through your bank.
- Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana ↗ · Department of Financial Services
Loans up to ₹10 lakh for non-farm small and micro enterprises (₹20 lakh after repaying an earlier Tarun loan).
- Stand-Up India ↗ · Department of Financial Services
Bank loans between ₹10 lakh and ₹1 crore for SC/ST and women entrepreneurs setting up a new enterprise.
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Helplines
- Emergency (police, fire, ambulance)112Ministry of Home Affairs (ERSS)
- Women helpline181Ministry of Women and Child Development
- Child helpline1098Ministry of Women and Child Development
- Cyber crime helpline1930Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (MHA)
- Kisan Call Centre1800-180-1551Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Official services
- PM-Kisan status ↗
- Ration card (NFSA) ↗
- MGNREGA job card & wages ↗
- PMAY-Gramin housing ↗
- Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY ↗
- DigiLocker ↗
- myScheme scheme finder ↗
- Search the electoral roll ↗
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News near Kotla
Press releases from the government and the district administration, with a link to each original.
No official news for Kotla in the last 30 days. We check government press releases every night.
All official news · Summaries are ours; the original release is the record.
Government jobs near Kotla
Recruitment notices from official commissions. Dates and numbers are taken from the notice itself.
Open to residents of Jammu and Kashmir
- JKSSB: Advertisement Notification No. 09 of 2026 -- (01/09/2026)
Apply by 3 Nov 2026
Source: Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board · last checked 25 Oct 2026
- JKSSB: Advertisement Notification No. 10 of 2026 -- (21/10/2026)
Apply by 15 Dec 2026
Source: Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board · last checked 25 Oct 2026
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Essential services & places near Kotla
Kotla isn't on our map yet, so we can't measure distances. These places are in Bhalla tehsil, placed there by the nearest mapped village.
Banks, ATMs & post offices126 in Doda district
Post office · No map location — listed by district
Post office · No map location — listed by district
Post office
Post office · No map location — listed by district
Hospitals & clinics8 in Doda district
Primary / community health centre
Forest Block
Schools & anganwadis2 in Doda district
Colleges & universities1 in Doda district
- Degree College Ground.
College
Government offices2 in Doda district
- PWD dakbungalow.
Government office
Temples20 in Doda district
- BAJRANG BALI MANDIR.
Temple
- Baba Ganga Daas Ashram.
Temple
- Chandi Mata Temple.
Temple
- Gupt Ganga Mandir.
Temple
- HANUMAN MANDIR.
Temple
- Mandir
Temple
Mosques5 in Doda district
Mosque
Bhaderwah, Doda
Other places of worship8 in Doda district
- mosque.
Place of worship
Transport1 in Doda district
Community places46 in Doda district
- Baba Ganga Daas Park.
Park
- Bhaderwah Campus Park.
Park
- Bhaderwah Fort Park
Park
- Botanical Garden - Sungli.
Park
- Campus Park
Park
- Campus Park.
Park
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Kotla on the map
Electoral profile
Estimated: 100% of the 17 mapped villages in the same mandal fall in this constituency. Boundaries are approximate; the electoral roll is the final word. Wrong? Tell us. Results: Election Commission of India, Lok Sabha 2024 results (via OpenCity).
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Questions about Kotla
- Where is Kotla located?
- Kotla is a village in Bhalla tehsil of Doda district, Jammu and Kashmir, India.
- Which district is Kotla in?
- Kotla is in Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir.
- Which gram panchayat does Kotla belong to?
- Kotla comes under the Shangroo gram panchayat.
- What is the pincode of Kotla?
- The pincode of Kotla, Bhalla, Doda is 182221.
- What is the population of Kotla?
- As per the 2011 Census, Kotla had a population of 121 (63 males and 58 females).
- How many households are there in Kotla?
- Kotla had 31 households at the 2011 Census.
- What is the literacy rate of Kotla?
- The literacy rate of Kotla was 71.2% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).
- What is the sex ratio of Kotla?
- Kotla had 921 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.
- Which Lok Sabha constituency is Kotla in?
- Kotla is in the Udhampur Lok Sabha constituency.
- Who is the MP for Kotla?
- Dr Jitendra Singh (Bharatiya Janata Party) won the Udhampur Lok Sabha seat, which includes Kotla, in 2024.
- What is the LGD code of Kotla?
- The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Kotla is 4232 and its Census 2011 village code is 4232.
- Which villages are near Kotla?
- Other villages in Bhalla tehsil include Banjoi, Berreru, Bhagrtha, Bhalla, Bharra.
Answers are generated from LGD and Census 2011 records, not written by hand.
Villages in Bhalla tehsil
- Gajoth
- Punjgrain
- Dugli
- Khelani
- Berreru
- Ghuraka
- Dharaffara
- Neota
- Cheka
- Bhalla
- Shangroo
- Chattra
- Sindra
- Malothi
- Kahari
- Chakrabhati
- Brassoo
- Bharra
- Kaila
- Kuthiara
- Droundi
- Chilly
- Taisna
- Danda
- Bhatie
- Kandossu
- Soura
- Kumarari
- Bhasti
- Choundry
