Kothar
Kothar is a revenue village in Ramnagar tehsil, Maihar district, Madhya Pradesh. It had a population of 30 in 5 households (Census 2011).
30 souls. 5 homes.
Ramnagar tehsil, Maihar district, Madhya Pradesh.
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Kothar today
- Wheat₹2,650Amarpatan APMC · 26 Oct 2026
- Kodo Millet(Varagu)₹2,000Maihar APMC · 25 Oct 2026
- Potato₹600Maihar(F&V) APMC · 25 Oct 2026
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Kothar is a village in Ramnagar tehsil, Maihar district, Madhya Pradesh. At the 2011 Census it had 30 people in 5 households, with a literacy rate of 66.7%. It is administered by the Jigana gram panchayat. Its postal pincode is 485881.
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Gram panchayat
Kothar is in the Jigana (जिगना) gram panchayat.
Other villages in Jigana
Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), 2026-10-21.
How Kothar compares
By population, Kothar ranks #171 of 179 inhabited villages in Ramnagar tehsil.
Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district totals of inhabited villages). Literacy = literates ÷ people aged 7+.
What Kothar had in Census 2011
- Primary school Not available · nearest within 5 km
- Primary health centre (PHC) Not available · nearest more than 10 km away
- Treated tap water Not available
- All-weather road Available
- Public bus service Not available · nearest more than 10 km away
- Power for homes Available
- Commercial bank Not available · nearest more than 10 km away
- Mobile phone coverage Available
Census 2011 Village Directory — conditions may have changed since.
Kothar at a glance
Kothar is a village of 30 people in 5 households (Census 2011) in Ramnagar tehsil, Maihar district, Madhya Pradesh, the 171st of 179 inhabited villages in Ramnagar tehsil by population. Literacy is 66.7%, 0.2 points above the tehsil figure of 66.5%, and the sex ratio is 1,143 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 485881; the LGD village code is 464561.
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Key facts — Kothar
Villages sharing pincode 485881
Other villages in Ramnagar tehsil
View all 245 →Population, education & work
- Population
- 30Census 2011
- Male / female
- 14 / 16
- Households
- 5
- People per home
- 6.0
- Literacy rate
- 66.7%literates ÷ people aged 7+
Source: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India — Census 2011 Primary Census Abstract.
Kothar on the map
The pin is an approximate location, within about 10 km, from India Post PIN code data — not the exact site of Kothar. Exact coordinates come from OpenStreetMap once the village is mapped there.
Kothar · 24.5790° N, 80.8320° E
Electoral profile
Estimated: 100% of the 75 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); Election Commission of India, Madhya Pradesh Assembly 2023 results site (archived copy, Wayback Machine).
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Government jobs near Kothar
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Essential services & places near Kothar
Kothar isn't on our map yet, so we can't measure distances. These places are in Ramnagar tehsil, placed there by the nearest mapped village.
Banks, ATMs & post offices41 in Maihar district
Hospitals & clinics27 in Maihar district
Hospital
Ramnagar
Primary / community health centre
Bada Itma
Primary / community health centre
Harrai
Primary / community health centre
Hinauti
Primary / community health centre
Sulkhama
Colleges & universities1 in Maihar district
Revenue & panchayat offices1 in Maihar district
Government offices1 in Maihar district
Temples2 in Maihar district
Transport6 in Maihar district
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People often ask about Kothar
Where is Kothar located?
Kothar is a village in Ramnagar tehsil of Maihar district, Madhya Pradesh, India.
Which district is Kothar in?
Kothar is in Maihar district of Madhya Pradesh.
Which gram panchayat does Kothar belong to?
Kothar comes under the Jigana gram panchayat.
What is the pincode of Kothar?
The pincode of Kothar, Ramnagar, Maihar is 485881.
What is the population of Kothar?
As per the 2011 Census, Kothar had a population of 30 (14 males and 16 females).
How many households are there in Kothar?
Kothar had 5 households at the 2011 Census.
What is the literacy rate of Kothar?
The literacy rate of Kothar was 66.7% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).
What is the sex ratio of Kothar?
Kothar had 1,143 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.
Which Lok Sabha constituency is Kothar in?
Kothar is in the Satna Lok Sabha constituency.
Who is the MP for Kothar?
Ganesh Singh (Bharatiya Janata Party) won the Satna Lok Sabha seat, which includes Kothar, in 2024.
Which assembly constituency is Kothar in?
Kothar is in the Amarpatan assembly (Vidhan Sabha) constituency.
Who is the MLA for Kothar?
Dr. RAJENDRA KUMAR SINGH (Indian National Congress) won the Amarpatan assembly seat, which includes Kothar, in 2023.
What is the LGD code of Kothar?
The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Kothar is 464561 and its Census 2011 village code is 464561.
Which villages are near Kothar?
Villages near Kothar include Amaudha Khurd (within ~10 km), Sonvarssha (within ~10 km), Kaima Kothar (within ~10 km), Kaima Unmulan (within ~10 km), Beeriha (within ~10 km).
Answers are built from the village's official records (LGD, Census 2011, Election Commission data). If something is wrong, verified residents can correct it after claiming.
- Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
- Village directory: Local Government Directory, record as of 2026-10-21
- Pincode: LGD village–pincode mapping and India Post
- Weather: Open-Meteo, live model estimate
- Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), RBI IFSC lists, India Post
- Sarpanch: shown only from an official state election record (none connected yet)
What do you need to find near Kothar?
- Hospital
- PHC / clinic
- Pharmacy
- School
- Bank
- ATM
- Post office
- Market
- Police
- Petrol bunk
- Bus stop
- Railway station
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Pacific Ocean status (NOAA, 8 Oct 2026): El Niño Advisory
There is no El Niño forecast for individual villages. El Niño is a pattern in the Pacific Ocean; how much it changes rainfall here also depends on other conditions, and it does not mean drought everywhere.
Local rainfall estimates are not available yet.
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District climate page →Latest reports from markets in Maihar district, within the last 14 days.
Latest reports up to 26 Oct 2026. Prices in ₹ per quintal.
| Commodity | Market | Min | Max | Modal | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheat · Mill Quality | Amarpatan APMC | 2,650 | 2,650 | 2,650 | 26 Oct 2026 |
| Kodo Millet(Varagu) · Kondo | Maihar APMC | 1,975 | 2,010 | 2,000 | 25 Oct 2026 |
| Kodo Millet(Varagu) · Kondo | Amarpatan APMC | 1,850 | 1,850 | 1,850 | 25 Oct 2026 |
| Potato · Potato | Maihar(F&V) APMC | 600 | 600 | 600 | 25 Oct 2026 |
| Wheat · Wheat | Maihar APMC | 2,550 | 2,550 | 2,550 | 25 Oct 2026 |
| Bottle gourd · Bottle Gourd | Maihar(F&V) APMC | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Coriander(Leaves) · Coriander | Maihar(F&V) APMC | 3,000 | 3,000 | 3,000 | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Cucumbar(Kheera) · Cucumbar | Maihar(F&V) APMC | 1,500 | 1,500 | 1,500 | 23 Oct 2026 |
Source: AGMARKNET, Directorate of Marketing & Inspection, via data.gov.in (Government Open Data Licence – India). All markets →
These are wholesale mandi (APMC) prices in ₹ per quintal as reported to AGMARKNET — not the retail price in Kothar's shops.
Distances are approximate (India Post PIN code data).
All villages near Kothar →Compare Kothar with… →All villages in Ramnagar →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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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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