Quick answer
Kotra is a gram panchayat in Chhoti Sarwan block of Banswara district, Rajasthan (LGD code 34612, PIN code 327001). It has 7 villages: Jhamliya, Kherdi, Kotda, Pada, Siyari and others. It is in Banswara assembly constituency (MLA: Arjun Singh Bamaniya, Indian National Congress) and Banswara Lok Sabha constituency (MP: Raj Kumar Roat). It is about 27 km east of Banswara district headquarters, and the nearest railway station is Namli (52 km).
About Kotra Gram Panchayat
Kotra (कोटरा) Gram Panchayat is in Chhoti Sarwan block, Banswara district, Rajasthan. For land records and certificates you deal with Chhoti Sarwan tehsil; the district falls in the Udaipur Division. The panchayat’s LGD code is 34612.
Kotra Gram Panchayat covers 7 revenue villages: Jhamliya, Kherdi, Kotda, Pada, Siyari, Theekariya and Vagra. Voters from all of them make up one Gram Sabha and elect one Sarpanch.
Kotra is about 27 km east of Banswara headquarters as the crow flies. It’s about 7.5 km north-west of the middle of Chhoti Sarwan block. For trains, the closest station is Namli (about 52 km).
Kotra is one of the 29 gram panchayats in Chhoti Sarwan block. The whole of Banswara district has 549. Voters here elect their MLA from the Banswara assembly constituency and their MP from the Banswara Lok Sabha constituency.
The Sarpanch and the panchayat secretary are your first contacts for the family register, birth and death records and MGNREGA (now VB-G RAM G) job cards. Income, caste and residence certificates come from Chhoti Sarwan tehsil; the steps are in the citizen services section below.
Kotra at a glance
| Name | Kotra / कोटरा |
|---|---|
| Type | Gram Panchayat |
| LGD code | 34612 |
| Panchayat Samiti | Chhoti Sarwan |
| Tehsil | Chhoti Sarwan |
| District | Banswara |
| Division | Udaipur Division |
| State | Rajasthan |
| Villages | 7 |
| Assembly Constituency | Banswara |
| Lok Sabha Constituency | Banswara |
| MLA | Arjun Singh Bamaniya (Indian National Congress) |
| MP | Raj Kumar Roat (Bharat Adivasi Party) |
| PIN code | 327001 |
| Coordinates | 23.5855° N, 74.5810° E (approximate) |
| Schools | 8 |
Map of Kotra
Points are approximate, based on State Election Commission polling-centre locations. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Kotra LGD code and PIN code
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|---|---|
| PIN code | |
| DIGIPIN (reference point) |
The panchayat's reference point has the DIGIPIN 3K6-58F-TLCC. DIGIPIN is India Post's 10-character address grid for the whole country. This code marks the panchayat's mapped centre, not a particular house or office.
The LGD (Local Government Directory) code is a permanent number the Government of India gives every village, panchayat, block and district. eGramSwaraj, nrega.nic.in and many other portals look places up by it, so keep it handy when you fill in an online form.
Villages in Kotra Gram Panchayat
Every revenue village listed under Kotra Gram Panchayat in the Local Government Directory is below, with its Hindi name and official village code. The same codes are used on land-record, ration-card and scheme portals, so keep yours handy when you fill in an online form.
| Village | Name in Hindi | Village code |
|---|---|---|
| Jhamliya | – | 98920 |
| Kherdi | – | 98917 |
| Kotda | – | 98933 |
| Pada | पाडा | 98915 |
| Siyari | – | 98919 |
| Theekariya | – | 98929 |
| Vagra | – | 98916 |
Population of Kotra
We’re still adding village-level census tables for this area. Meanwhile, here are the Census 2011 rural figures for Banswara district, which Kotra is part of:
| Rural population | 16,69,864 |
|---|---|
| Rural households | 3,40,276 |
| Rural literacy rate | 54.0% |
| Rural sex ratio | 981 |
| Rural SC population share | 4.2% |
| Rural work participation | 52.2% |
Health and household indicators (NFHS-5)
These NFHS-5 (2019–21) health and household figures are for Banswara district, where Kotra is. They’re district averages, not figures for the village itself:
| Indicator | Banswara |
|---|---|
| Women who are literate | 53.1% |
| Women with 10+ years of schooling | 28.5% |
| Institutional births | 97.7% |
| Children 12–23 months fully vaccinated | 83.0% |
| Children under 5 who are stunted | 44.6% |
| Women (15–49) who are anaemic | 52.8% |
| Households using clean cooking fuel | 21.1% |
| Households with improved sanitation | 40.8% |
| Households with electricity | 93.1% |
| Households with health insurance | 84.2% |
| Households with improved drinking water | 95.6% |
Work and livelihood
As in most of rural Rajasthan, people around Kotra live mainly off farming (wheat, mustard, gram and barley in the Rabi season, bajra, guar, moong, moth or groundnut in the Kharif season, depending on the area), along with dairy and job guarantee wage work. Since July 2026 that’s VB-G RAM G, which replaced MGNREGA: a household with a job card from the gram panchayat can get at least 125 days of paid work a year. Farmers can sign up for PM-KISAN and a Kisan Credit Card through the block agriculture office or a Common Service Centre.
Administration
Under the Rajasthan Panchayati Raj Act, 1994, Kotra is run by its elected Sarpanch, the Up-Sarpanch and the ward members. The Gram Sabha, made up of all adult voters, approves the yearly plan and the list of scheme beneficiaries. The Gram Vikas Adhikari (VDO) sent by the Chhoti Sarwan block office keeps the family register, the accounts and the birth and death register.
Every gram panchayat in Rajasthan has to form 5 committees: Administration and Establishment Committee (chaired by the Sarpanch), Finance and Taxation Committee, Development and Production Programmes Committee (farming, animal husbandry, minor irrigation and allied work), Education Committee and Social Services and Social Justice Committee (water supply, health, sanitation). The Gram Sabha has to meet at least twice a year, once in the first and once in the last quarter of the financial year. It goes over the accounts and approves the Gram Panchayat Development Plan (GPDP), which is then uploaded on eGramSwaraj. Any voter of the village can attend and ask questions.
| Office | Where | Handles |
|---|---|---|
| Sarpanch | Kotra | Development works, Gram Sabha, scheme beneficiary selection |
| Gram Vikas Adhikari (VDO) | Kotra / Chhoti Sarwan | Family register, birth & death registration, records |
| Patwari | Chhoti Sarwan Tehsil | Land records, jamabandi (nakal), income/caste verification |
| Vikas Adhikari (BDO) | Chhoti Sarwan | Rural development schemes, VB-G RAM G (earlier MGNREGA), housing |
| Vikas Adhikari (BDO), Panchayat Samiti | Chhoti Sarwan | Panchayat funds, audits, complaints about the panchayat |
| Tehsildar | Chhoti Sarwan | Certificates, mutation, revenue courts |
| CEO, Zila Parishad | Banswara | Oversight of all gram panchayats in the district |
| District Collector | Banswara | Overall district administration and grievance redressal |
Kotra Sarpanch, MLA and MP
We haven’t yet verified the name of the current Sarpanch of this panchayat. The official sources are the State Election Commission results and the panchayat’s profile on eGramSwaraj. If you are the Sarpanch, the secretary or a resident, send the name and contact with the form at the end of this page, and we’ll add it once it’s checked.
A Sarpanch is elected for five years. The Sarpanch calls Gram Sabha meetings, decides with the panchayat how 15th Finance Commission and State Finance Commission grants are spent on drains, lanes, hand pumps, street lights and similar works, and recommends people for pensions, housing and ration cards.
MLA, Banswara
| Party | Indian National Congress |
|---|---|
| Term / election | 2023 general election |
| Votes received | 93,017 |
| Vote share | 40.5% |
| Winning margin | 1,400 |
| Runner-up | Dhan Singh Rawat |
Source: Election Commission of India, Rajasthan Vidhan Sabha 2023 results, compiled by Wikipedia, 2023-12-03
MP, Banswara
| Party | Bharat Adivasi Party |
|---|---|
| Term / election | 2024 Lok Sabha election |
| Votes received | 8,20,831 |
| Vote share | 50.2% |
| Winning margin | 2,47,054 |
| Runner-up | Mahendrajeetsingh Malviya |
Source: Election Commission of India, Lok Sabha 2024 results, 2024-06-04
Your MLA speaks for the area in the state assembly and can recommend roads, school buildings and similar works from the MLA Local Area Development fund. Your MP speaks for it in the Lok Sabha and can recommend works under MPLADS.
Panchayat elections
Kotra voted for its ward members and Sarpanch on 30 October 2026, in phase 2 of the panchayat election, and the votes were counted the same day. We'll add the result here once the State Election Commission publishes it. 2026ReportedRajasthan State Election Commission
Polling booths (polling centres) in Kotra
If you’re 18 or older, you can register as a voter by filling Form 6 on voters.eci.gov.in or the Voter Helpline app, or through your Booth Level Officer (BLO). The voter list for panchayat elections is made separately by the State Election Commission, so before a panchayat poll check your name on sec.rajasthan.gov.in or ask at the block office.
How Kotra scores on the Panchayat Advancement Index
The Ministry of Panchayati Raj's Panchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0) gives every gram panchayat a score from 0 to 100 on nine themes of the Localised Sustainable Development Goals. It uses about 150 indicators that panchayats report and block and district officials check.
- PAI score
- 60.3/1002023-24ReportedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)
In the Panchayat Advancement Index 2023-24, Kotra scored 60.3 out of 100, ranking 5th of 22 panchayats in Chhoti Sarwan panchayat samiti (slightly ahead of the block average of 56.7). 2023-24ReportedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)
That puts it in the "Performer" band (Achiever 90+, Front Runner 75–90, Performer 60–75, Aspirant 40–60, Beginner below 40).
Scores on the nine development themes
Kotra does best on “Healthy panchayat” (80.0) and worst on “Self-sufficient infrastructure” (37.1). That 43-point gap shows where the next Gram Panchayat Development Plan could focus. 6 of the nine theme scores are above the Chhoti Sarwan block average. 2023-24ReportedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)
Schools in and near Kotra
Schools in Kotra, from the Ministry of Education’s UDISE+ school register:
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| G. U.P.S. Patinagra | Government upper primary school |
| G.P.S. Amrnala | Government primary school |
| G.P.S. Ghata Pada | Government primary school |
| G.P.S. Ghata Pada | Government primary school |
| G.P.S. Siyari | Government primary school |
| Govt. Sin.Sec. Kotda | Government higher secondary school |
| Maa Badi Kendra Ambapada Kotra | Government primary school |
| Maa Badi Kendra Khanduri Pada Kotda | Government primary school |
Government primary and upper-primary schools around Kotra come under the block education officer (BEO) of Chhoti Sarwan. Admission is free, and children get textbooks, uniforms and the PM POSHAN mid-day meal. To get a child into a private school under the RTE 25% quota, apply in the state’s online admission window. Scholarships for class 9 and above are on scholarships.gov.in.
Hospitals and health centres near Kotra
For Kotra, health care starts with the village ASHA worker and the Anganwadi centre. The ANM at the sub-centre (now Ayushman Arogya Mandir) gives vaccinations and antenatal check-ups. A Primary Health Centre (PHC) serves about 30,000 people, and the Community Health Centre (CHC), usually in or near Chhoti Sarwan, has specialists and a labour room. Serious cases go to the district hospital in Banswara.
Banks (IFSC), post office (PIN) and CSC near Kotra
Mail to Kotra usually goes to PIN 327001 (Kotra Post Office). Besides letters and parcels, the post offices below offer savings schemes, India Post Payments Bank accounts and Aadhaar-based cash withdrawal (AePS).
| Name | Type | PIN code | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kotra | Post Office | 327001 | 1.8 km |
| Dana Khari | Post Office | 327001 | 2.7 km |
| Khajuri | Post Office | 327001 | 4.1 km |
Bank branches near Kotra
These branches are in the PIN-code areas nearest the panchayat (distances are approximate, measured to the PIN-code centre). Use the IFSC code for NEFT, RTGS and IMPS transfers.
| Bank | Name | IFSC | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| AU Small Finance Bank | Tejpur | AUBL0002626 | 9.4 km |
| AU Small Finance Bank | College Road Banswara | AUBL0004526 | 9.4 km |
| Bank of Baroda | Banswara Branch | BARB0BANSWA | 9.4 km |
| Bank of Baroda | Bhapor | BARB0BHAPOR | 9.4 km |
| Bank of Baroda | Garhi Dist Banswara | BARB0GARHIX | 9.4 km |
See all bank branches in Chhoti Sarwan block
You can open a Jan Dhan account (zero balance, with a RuPay card and accident insurance) with Aadhaar at the nearest branch or Bank Mitra. For income, caste and residence certificates, pension and scholarship forms, Ayushman cards and other online services, residents of Kotra can go to a e-Mitra kiosk.
How to reach Kotra
The easiest way to reach Kotra by train is via Namli, about 52 km away (WR zone). From the station, shared autos, e-rickshaws and buses run to Chhoti Sarwan and nearby villages.
The nearest airport is Maharana Pratap Airport, about 134 km away.
| Place | Type | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banswara headquarters | District | 27 km | east |
| Chhoti Sarwan block (centre) | Panchayat Samiti | 7.5 km | north-west |
| Namli (NLI) | Railway Station | 52 km | east |
| Nityanand Dham (NTDM) | Railway Station | 52 km | east |
| Brayla Chaurasi (BRLA) | Railway Station | 52 km | east |
| Maharana Pratap Airport | Airport | 134 km | north-west |
| Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar International Airport | Airport | 157 km | south-east |
Distances are straight-line; by road it's usually 20–40% farther.
How far Kotra is from everyday services
Straight-line distances from the panchayat's mapped centre to the nearest facility of each kind. By road, expect them to be 20–40% longer.
- Nearest bank branch
- 9.4 kmCalculatedZoloth calculation
- Nearest railway station
- 52 kmCalculatedZoloth calculation
The nearest bank branch is about 9.4 km away, closer than the Chhoti Sarwan block average of 18 km. CalculatedZoloth calculation
Rail access is limited: the nearest station is about 52 km away (Namli), farther than for 94% of panchayats in Rajasthan. The nearest post office is about 1.8 km away, closer than the block average of 2.5 km.
Places near Kotra
The Gram Panchayats closest to Kotra, by straight-line distance between their approximate centres:
| Gram Panchayat | Panchayat Samiti | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kotra | Arthuna | 1.8 km | west |
| Danakshari | Chhoti Sarwan | 3.8 km | south-east |
| Khajuri | Chhoti Sarwan | 4.8 km | north-east |
| Bari | Chhoti Sarwan | 5.2 km | south |
| Chachakota | Banswara | 5.7 km | west |
| Gagarwa | Chhoti Sarwan | 5.9 km | north-east |
| Katumbi | Chhoti Sarwan | 6.5 km | south-east |
| Katiyor | Banswara | 7.1 km | north-west |
Other Gram Panchayats in Chhoti Sarwan
Citizen services: how to get things done
Birth and death certificates
- Report a birth or death in the village to the Gram Vikas Adhikari (VDO) within 21 days; they are the registrar for rural areas. If a baby is born in a hospital, the hospital registers the birth.
- Download the certificate from crsorgi.gov.in. If you register after 21 days, you may need an affidavit and an order from the Tehsildar.
Income, caste and domicile certificates
- Apply at an e-Mitra kiosk or on e-Mitra (emitra.rajasthan.gov.in). Take your Aadhaar, a photo and a signed self-declaration.
- The application goes to Chhoti Sarwan Tehsil. The Patwari checks it in the village and the Girdawar (Bhu-Abhilekh Nirikshak) sends the report on.
- The Tehsildar issues a digitally signed certificate, usually within 7–15 working days. Track it online with your application number.
Jamabandi (Nakal) (land record) and Namantaran (mutation)
- On Apna Khata (e-Dharti) (apnakhata.rajasthan.gov.in), choose district Banswara, Tehsil Chhoti Sarwan and your village, then search by account number, plot (khasra) number or name to see the Jamabandi (Nakal).
- You can get a certified copy at an e-Mitra kiosk or the Tehsil office. Check the status of a Namantaran (mutation) case on Apna Khata (namantaran application status) (apnakhata.rajasthan.gov.in).
Ration card
- To get a new ration card or add family members, apply on Food and Civil Supplies Department, Rajasthan (food.rajasthan.gov.in) or through an e-Mitra kiosk. The card is made out in the name of the eldest woman of the household.
- In villages, Chhoti Sarwan block officials check the application and the supply inspector or District Supply Officer approves it.
Old-age, widow and disability pension
- Apply online on RajSSP (social security pension) (ssp.rajasthan.gov.in) or through an e-Mitra kiosk. Attach proof of age (or of your spouse’s death, or of disability), an income certificate, Aadhaar and your bank passbook.
- In villages, the Chhoti Sarwan Vikas Adhikari (BDO) verifies the application. Once it’s sanctioned, the pension goes straight into your bank account.
MGNREGA (now VB-G RAM G) job card and work
- Apply for a job card at Kotra gram panchayat with photos and Aadhaar of the adult members of the household. An old MGNREGA job card with e-KYC done stays valid until the new Gramin Rozgar Guarantee Card is issued.
- Ask for work in writing and keep the receipt. You now have a right to at least 125 days a year, and if work doesn’t come in the set time, you’re entitled to an unemployment allowance. Check attendance and wage payments on nrega.nic.in with your job card number.
Complaints and Right to Information (RTI)
- Complain about any government service on Rajasthan Sampark (sampark.rajasthan.gov.in) or call 181. It goes to the officer responsible, and you can track what happens online.
- To find out what the panchayat spent and on which works, file an RTI application (₹10 fee) with the Public Information Officer at Chhoti Sarwan block. Works and payments are also listed on egramswaraj.gov.in.
Portals and procedures change, so check with the office before you apply. If a link has moved, look for the service by name on the portal's home page.
Government schemes for residents of Kotra
These schemes, from the central government and the Government of Rajasthan, matter most to households in Kotra. Each card says who can apply, what you get and where to apply locally. Open a scheme for the full rules, the documents you need and the steps.
Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Gramin (PMAY-G)
Financial help to build a pucca house with basic amenities for rural families who are homeless or live in kutcha houses.
| Benefit | ₹1.20 lakh in plain areas (plus rural job scheme wages (VB-G RAM G, earlier MGNREGA) and a Swachh Bharat toilet) |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Houseless or kutcha-house families identified through SECC/Awaas+ survey and approved by the Gram Sabha |
| Where to apply | the panchayat secretary and the Chhoti Sarwan block office |
Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin), VB-G RAM G (earlier MGNREGA)
From 1 July 2026 this Act replaces MGNREGA. Every rural household can get at least 125 days of paid unskilled work a year on works the Gram Sabha approves, such as ponds, roads, plantations and farm bunds. Old e-KYC'd MGNREGA job cards stay valid until the new Gramin Rozgar Guarantee Cards are issued.
| Benefit | At least 125 days of work a year at the notified wage, paid weekly or within 15 days into your bank or post office account |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Any adult member of a rural household willing to do unskilled manual work |
| Where to apply | the panchayat secretary and the Chhoti Sarwan block office |
PM Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN)
Income support of ₹6,000 a year, paid in three instalments of ₹2,000 directly to the bank accounts of land-holding farmer families.
| Benefit | ₹6,000 per year in three instalments |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Farmer families owning cultivable land (with exclusions for taxpayers, pensioners and officials); e-KYC and land seeding required |
| Where to apply | the nearest Common Service Centre (CSC), online and the Chhoti Sarwan block office |
Ayushman Bharat – PM Jan Arogya Yojana (Ayushman card)
Cashless hospital treatment up to ₹5 lakh per family per year at empanelled government and private hospitals; all citizens aged 70+ are also covered.
| Benefit | Health cover of ₹5 lakh per family per year |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | SECC-listed deprived families, NFSA ration-card families covered by the UP extension, and senior citizens 70+ |
| Where to apply | the nearest Common Service Centre (CSC) and online |
Swachh Bharat Mission – Gramin (household toilet)
Incentive to build an individual household toilet, plus solid and liquid waste management works in villages under ODF Plus.
| Benefit | ₹12,000 incentive for a household toilet |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Rural households without a toilet (BPL and identified APL categories) |
| Where to apply | the panchayat secretary, the Chhoti Sarwan block office and online |
Jal Jeevan Mission – Har Ghar Jal
Functional household tap connection providing safe drinking water to every rural home, managed with the village water and sanitation committee.
| Benefit | Free household tap connection |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | All rural households |
| Where to apply | the panchayat secretary |
Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (free LPG connection)
Deposit-free LPG connection with first refill and stove for women from poor households.
| Benefit | Free LPG connection, first refill and stove |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Adult women from poor households without an existing LPG connection |
| Where to apply | online and the nearest Common Service Centre (CSC) |
Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY)
Maternity benefit for pregnant and lactating mothers to compensate wage loss and support nutrition.
| Benefit | ₹5,000 for the first child; ₹6,000 if the second child is a girl |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Pregnant women and lactating mothers (excluding regular government employees) |
| Where to apply | the Anganwadi centre and online |
Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (zero-balance account)
Basic savings bank account with no minimum balance, RuPay debit card with accident insurance and overdraft facility.
| Benefit | Zero-balance account, RuPay card, ₹2 lakh accident cover |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Any Indian resident aged 10+ without a bank account |
| Where to apply | your bank branch |
Kisan Credit Card (KCC)
Short-term crop loans at a subsidised interest rate for farmers, livestock and fisheries, with interest subvention for prompt repayment.
| Benefit | Crop loan at an effective 4% interest on timely repayment (up to ₹3 lakh) |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Owner and tenant farmers, sharecroppers, SHGs/JLGs of farmers, animal husbandry and fisheries farmers |
| Where to apply | your bank branch |
Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY)
Cash assistance for institutional delivery in government hospitals, with free transport and care arranged through the ASHA.
| Benefit | ₹1,400 to rural mothers for institutional delivery |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Pregnant women delivering in a government or accredited facility |
| Where to apply | the Anganwadi centre |
Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (crop insurance)
Crop insurance against natural calamities, pests and diseases at a low farmer premium (2% Kharif, 1.5% Rabi).
| Benefit | Compensation for notified crop losses |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | All farmers growing notified crops in notified areas |
| Where to apply | your bank branch, the nearest Common Service Centre (CSC) and online |
PM Jeevan Jyoti Bima & PM Suraksha Bima Yojana
Low-cost life cover (₹2 lakh for ₹436 a year) and accident cover (₹2 lakh for ₹20 a year) through your bank account.
| Benefit | ₹2 lakh life cover and ₹2 lakh accident cover |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Bank account holders aged 18–50 (life) and 18–70 (accident) |
| Where to apply | your bank branch |
DAY-NRLM / UP State Rural Livelihood Mission (women's self-help groups)
Organises rural women into self-help groups with revolving funds, bank credit and livelihood training; members can become BC Sakhi, Lakhpati Didi and more.
| Benefit | Revolving fund, community investment fund and low-interest bank loans |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Women from rural households, especially poor and vulnerable families |
| Where to apply | the Chhoti Sarwan block office |
Terrain and climate of Kotra
- Elevation
- 283 mEstimateSRTM elevation model
- Average annual rainfall
- 823 mm2001-2020EstimateNASA POWER
Kotra sits about 283 metres above sea level, noticeably higher than the Banswara district average of 240 m. EstimateSRTM elevation model
On long-term averages, the area around Kotra gets roughly 820 mm of rain a year, 93% of it between June and September, far above the Rajasthan average of 530 mm. This is hilly country: the ground within 2 km rises and falls by about 124 m. Summers are hot: in May, daytime highs average about 48°C, while January nights cool to around 3°C.
Land cover around Kotra
Land cover within about 2 km
- Cropland 22%
- Tree cover 1.8%
- Water and wetland 51%
- Grass and scrub 25%
- Bare or sparse land 0.3%
Within roughly 2 km of Kotra, satellite data (ESA WorldCover 2021) shows about 22% cropland, 2% tree cover and 0% built-up land, plus 51% water or wetland. 2021EstimateESA WorldCover 2021
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Kotra Gram Panchayat: frequently asked questions
In which block, tehsil and district is Kotra Gram Panchayat?
Kotra Gram Panchayat is in Chhoti Sarwan block of Banswara district, Rajasthan, and comes under Chhoti Sarwan tehsil.
Who is the Sarpanch of Kotra Gram Panchayat?
We haven’t verified the Sarpanch’s name yet. Check the State Election Commission results or the panchayat’s profile on eGramSwaraj, or just ask at the Chhoti Sarwan block office. If you know the name, send it to us with the form at the end of this page.
When was the Gram Panchayat election held in Kotra?
Voting for ward members and the Sarpanch of Kotra was held on 30 October 2026, in phase 2 of the panchayat election, and the votes were counted the same day. We'll add the result here once the State Election Commission publishes it.
How many villages are there in Kotra Gram Panchayat?
Kotra Gram Panchayat has 7 revenue villages: Jhamliya, Kherdi, Kotda, Pada, Siyari, Theekariya and Vagra.
Which assembly constituency does Kotra come under?
Kotra comes under the Banswara Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency.
Who is the MLA of Kotra?
The MLA for Banswara is Arjun Singh Bamaniya (Indian National Congress), elected in the 2023 assembly election. They got 93,017 votes (40.5%) and won by 1,400 votes.
Which Lok Sabha constituency is Kotra in?
Kotra is in the Banswara Lok Sabha constituency.
Who is the MP of Kotra?
The Member of Parliament for Banswara is Raj Kumar Roat (Bharat Adivasi Party), elected in the 2024 Lok Sabha election. They got 8,20,831 votes (50.2%) and won by 2,47,054 votes.
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What is the LGD code of Kotra Gram Panchayat?
The LGD code of Kotra Gram Panchayat is 34612. It comes from the Local Government Directory, and many government portals use it to identify the panchayat.
What is the PIN code of Kotra?
The PIN code for Kotra is usually 327001. The nearest post office is Kotra (PIN 327001), about 1.8 km away as the crow flies.
What is the DIGIPIN of Kotra?
The DIGIPIN for Kotra is 3K6-58F-TLCC. It marks the centre of the panchayat on the map, not any particular house or office. DIGIPIN is India Post’s 10-character digital address code.
How far is Kotra from Banswara?
Kotra is about 27 km east of Banswara district headquarters as the crow flies; by road it will be further. From the centre of Chhoti Sarwan block, it is about 7.5 km north-west.
Which is the nearest railway station to Kotra?
The nearest railway station to Kotra is Namli (NLI), about 52 km away as the crow flies. Other stations close by: Nityanand Dham (NTDM), 52 km; Brayla Chaurasi (BRLA), 52 km.
Which is the nearest airport to Kotra?
The nearest airport to Kotra is Maharana Pratap Airport (UDR), about 134 km away as the crow flies. The next nearest is Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar International Airport (IDR), about 157 km away.
Which is the nearest bank to Kotra, and what is its IFSC code?
The nearest bank branch to Kotra is AU Small Finance Bank, Tejpur (IFSC AUBL0002626), roughly 9.4 km away. Other branches nearby: AU Small Finance Bank, College Road Banswara (IFSC AUBL0004526) and Bank of Baroda, Banswara Branch (IFSC BARB0BANSWA). Your own account’s IFSC is printed in your passbook and on your cheques.
Which schools are there in Kotra?
There are 8 schools on record in Kotra: G. U.P.S. Patinagra, G.P.S. Amrnala, G.P.S. Ghata Pada, G.P.S. Ghata Pada, G.P.S. Siyari, Govt. Sin.Sec. Kotda, Maa Badi Kendra Ambapada Kotra and Maa Badi Kendra Khanduri Pada Kotda.
Which gram panchayats are near Kotra?
The closest gram panchayats to Kotra, as the crow flies, are Kotra (1.8 km), Danakshari (3.8 km), Khajuri (4.8 km), Bari (5.2 km) and Chachakota (5.7 km).
How can I complain about work in Kotra Gram Panchayat?
Start by raising it at the Gram Sabha meeting. If that doesn’t work, give a written complaint to the Vikas Adhikari (BDO), Panchayat Samiti at Chhoti Sarwan block, or file it on Rajasthan Sampark (sampark.rajasthan.gov.in) or call helpline 181. Keep the receipt or complaint number safe. You can check what the panchayat has spent on egramswaraj.gov.in.
Where can residents of Kotra get land records (Jamabandi (Nakal))?
Go to Apna Khata (e-Dharti) (apnakhata.rajasthan.gov.in), pick district Banswara and Tehsil Chhoti Sarwan, then your village, to see the Jamabandi (Nakal). For a certified copy, go to a Common Service Centre or the Chhoti Sarwan Tehsil office.
How do I get a birth or death certificate in Kotra?
In Kotra, the Gram Vikas Adhikari (VDO) registers births and deaths. Report a birth or death in the village to them within 21 days, with Aadhaar and proof; after that the paperwork gets longer. You can then download the certificate from crsorgi.gov.in.
How do I apply for an income, caste or domicile certificate in Kotra?
Apply at an e-Mitra kiosk or on e-Mitra (emitra.rajasthan.gov.in) with your Aadhaar, a photo and a self-declaration. For Kotra, the Patwari of Chhoti Sarwan tehsil checks the application and the Tehsildar issues the certificate. Keep the application number; you’ll need it to track the status.
How do I apply for a ration card or pension in Kotra?
For a ration card, apply on Food and Civil Supplies Department, Rajasthan (food.rajasthan.gov.in) or through an e-Mitra kiosk; Chhoti Sarwan block officials check rural applications. For old-age, widow or disability pension, apply online on RajSSP (social security pension) (ssp.rajasthan.gov.in) or through an e-Mitra kiosk; the Vikas Adhikari (BDO) of Chhoti Sarwan verifies it. The pension goes straight into your bank account, so make sure the account is linked to Aadhaar.
How can I check the MGNREGA (now VB-G RAM G) job card list or PM Awas (Gramin) list of Kotra?
On nrega.nic.in, pick the state, then district Banswara, block Chhoti Sarwan and panchayat Kotra to see job cards, work done and wage payments. The PM Awas Yojana (Gramin) list works the same way on pmayg.dord.gov.in. New names get added through the Gram Sabha and the Chhoti Sarwan block office. MGNREGA became VB-G RAM G on 1 July 2026, and e-KYC’d job cards stay valid until the new cards are issued.
When does the Gram Sabha of Kotra meet?
The Gram Sabha of Kotra must meet at least twice a year, once in the first and once in the last quarter of the financial year, and the Sarpanch calls the meeting. Every adult voter in the panchayat’s villages is a member, so you can go and have your say. The meeting reviews the panchayat’s accounts and approves the Gram Panchayat Development Plan (GPDP) and beneficiary lists.
How do I check my name in the voter list of Kotra?
The State Election Commission, Rajasthan (sec.rajasthan.gov.in) publishes the ward-wise voter list for panchayat elections, and you can also see it at the Chhoti Sarwan block office. For assembly and Lok Sabha elections, search for your name on voters.eci.gov.in or the Voter Helpline app using the EPIC number on your voter ID card; Kotra is in the Banswara assembly constituency.
What is the Panchayat Advancement Index score of Kotra Gram Panchayat?
Kotra Gram Panchayat scored 60.3 out of 100 in the Panchayat Advancement Index 2023-24, published by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj; it ranks 5th of 22 panchayats in Chhoti Sarwan panchayat samiti.
What is the altitude of Kotra above sea level?
Kotra is about 283 metres above sea level (an SRTM terrain model estimate for the centre of the panchayat). The terrain is uneven, rising and falling by about 124 m within 2 km.
How much rainfall does Kotra get, and how hot does it get?
On 2001-2020 averages, the area around Kotra gets about 820 mm of rain a year, 93% of it between June and September. The hottest days, in May, reach about 48°C, while the coldest nights fall to about 3°C. (NASA POWER satellite-model estimates)
How much farmland and tree cover is there around Kotra?
Within about 2 km of the centre of Kotra, the land is 22% cropland, 2% tree cover and 51% water, going by ESA WorldCover 2021 satellite maps.
Data sources and updates
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- Assembly constituency boundaries (post-2008 delimitation), datameet/maps, CC BY 2.5 IN
- Airports (OurAirports), Public domain
- Aspirational Districts and Aspirational Blocks Programmes, Public government data
- NASA POWER agro-climatology (long-term monthly normals), Public domain (NASA) (as of 2026-10-17)
- Zoloth curated tables (divisions, ODOP, schemes), CC BY 4.0
- Calculated by Zoloth from the sources cited alongside, CC BY 4.0
- DIGIPIN national addressing grid, computed from the panchayat's reference point, Open algorithm
- SRTM 1-arc-second elevation (AWS Terrain Tiles, Skadi), Public domain (SRTM); see terrain-tiles attribution (as of 2026-10-17)
- Hindi names of assembly and Lok Sabha constituencies (Hindi Wikipedia state lists), CC BY-SA 4.0 (page text); the names themselves are facts (as of 2026-10-16)
- Bank branches with IFSC/MICR (razorpay/ifsc-api), MIT (public RBI data)
- ESA WorldCover 10 m land cover 2021 (v200), CC BY 4.0 (as of 2026-10-17)
- Local Government Directory, current snapshot (ramSeraph/opendata daily mirror), GODL-India (mirror under Unlicense)
- Local Government Directory snapshot (planemad/india-local-government-directory), GODL-India (as of 2022-03-11)
- LGD village boundaries (ramSeraph/indian_admin_boundaries), CC0 1.0
- Lok Sabha 2024 constituency results, Public results (as of 2024)
- Government schemes (myScheme.gov.in), Public scheme information (dataset Apache-2.0)
- National Family Health Survey 5 district fact sheets, Public fact sheets (as of 2019-21)
- Panchayat Advancement Index, theme-wise gram panchayat scores, Public government data (as of 2026-10-17)
- Census of India 2011 Primary Census Abstract (district), Public (as of 2011)
- All-India post office and PIN directory with coordinates, GODL-India
- Hindi spellings derived from a place-name token dictionary (learnt from LGD and SEC names), CC BY 4.0
- Railway stations (datameet/railways), CC0
- Rajasthan panchayat general election 2026 (structure, schedule and results), Public government data (as of 2026)
- UDISE+ Basic Details of Schools (school directory with locations), via India Data Portal, ODC-BY 1.0 (India Data Portal); underlying UDISE+ data is public government data (as of 2026-10-17)
- Rajasthan Vidhan Sabha 2023 results by constituency, Public results (ECI); Wikipedia compilation CC BY-SA 4.0 (as of 2023)
- Wikidata, CC0
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