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Kothar Gram Panchayat

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PIN code
306504
Assembly Constituency
Bali
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Kothar is a gram panchayat in Bali block of Pali district, Rajasthan (LGD code 40817, PIN code 306504). It has 4 villages: Gwala Dhani, Kothar, Pavtiya Wala, Velar. It is in Bali assembly constituency (MLA: Pushpendra Singh, Bharatiya Janata Party) and Pali Lok Sabha constituency (MP: P. P. Chaudhary). It is about 89 km south of Pali district headquarters, and the nearest railway station is Kothar (3.3 km).

· Sources: LGD, Election Commission of India, Census 2011 and other open government data

About Kothar Gram Panchayat

Kothar (कोठार) Gram Panchayat is in Bali block, Pali district, Rajasthan. For land records and certificates you deal with Bali tehsil; the district falls in the Jodhpur Division. The panchayat’s LGD code is 40817.

Kothar Gram Panchayat covers 4 revenue villages: Gwala Dhani, Kothar, Pavtiya Wala and Velar. Voters from all of them make up one Gram Sabha and elect one Sarpanch.

From Pali headquarters, Kothar is about 89 km away to the south (straight-line distance). It’s about 17 km south-west of the middle of Bali block. For trains, the closest station is Kothar (about 3.3 km).

Kothar is one of the 62 gram panchayats in Bali block. The whole of Pali district has 303. Voters here elect their MLA from the Bali assembly constituency and their MP from the Pali 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 Bali tehsil; the steps are in the citizen services section below.

Kothar at a glance

NameKothar / कोठार
TypeGram Panchayat
LGD code40817
Panchayat SamitiBali
TehsilBali
DistrictPali
DivisionJodhpur Division
StateRajasthan
Villages4
Assembly ConstituencyBali
Lok Sabha ConstituencyPali
MLAPushpendra Singh (Bharatiya Janata Party)
MPP. P. Chaudhary (Bharatiya Janata Party)
PIN code306504
Coordinates24.9941° N, 73.0945° E (approximate)
Schools5

Map of Kothar

Points are approximate, based on State Election Commission polling-centre locations. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Kothar LGD code and PIN code

LGD code
PIN code
DIGIPIN (reference point)

The panchayat's reference point has the DIGIPIN 3KC-FF8-554L. 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 Kothar Gram Panchayat

Every revenue village listed under Kothar 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.

VillageName in HindiVillage code
Gwala Dhaniग्वाला ढाणी960742
Kotharकोठार91343
Pavtiya Walaपावटिया वाला960745
Velar–91344

Work and livelihood

As in most of rural Rajasthan, people around Kothar 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, Kothar 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 Bali 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.

Key offices for residents of Kothar
OfficeWhereHandles
SarpanchKotharDevelopment works, Gram Sabha, scheme beneficiary selection
Gram Vikas Adhikari (VDO)Kothar / BaliFamily register, birth & death registration, records
PatwariBali TehsilLand records, jamabandi (nakal), income/caste verification
Vikas Adhikari (BDO)BaliRural development schemes, VB-G RAM G (earlier MGNREGA), housing
Vikas Adhikari (BDO), Panchayat SamitiBaliPanchayat funds, audits, complaints about the panchayat
TehsildarBaliCertificates, mutation, revenue courts
CEO, Zila ParishadPaliOversight of all gram panchayats in the district
District CollectorPaliOverall district administration and grievance redressal

Kothar 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, Bali

Pushpendra Singh

Bharatiya Janata Party2023 general election
PartyBharatiya Janata Party
Term / election2023 general election
Votes received1,07,938
Vote share48.6%
Winning margin10,493
Runner-upBadriram Jakhar

Source: Election Commission of India, Rajasthan Vidhan Sabha 2023 results, compiled by Wikipedia, 2023-12-03

MP, Pali

P. P. Chaudhary

Bharatiya Janata Party2024 Lok Sabha election
PartyBharatiya Janata Party
Term / election2024 Lok Sabha election
Votes received7,57,389
Vote share55.9%
Winning margin2,45,351
Runner-upSangeeta Beniwal

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

Kothar 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 Kothar

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 Kothar 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
62.2/1002023-24ReportedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)

In the Panchayat Advancement Index 2023-24, Kothar scored 62.2 out of 100, ranking 15th of 45 panchayats in Bali panchayat samiti (slightly ahead of the block average of 59.6). 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

Poverty-free and enhanced livelihoods48.2
Healthy panchayat64.5
Child-friendly panchayat46.4
Water-sufficient panchayat71.3
Clean and green panchayat70.6
Self-sufficient infrastructure69.2
Socially just and secured73.2
Good governance66.4
Women-friendly panchayat57.4

Kothar does best on “Socially just and secured” (73.2) and worst on “Child-friendly panchayat” (46.4). That 27-point gap shows where the next Gram Panchayat Development Plan could focus. 7 of the nine theme scores are above the Bali block average. 2023-24ReportedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)

Schools in and near Kothar

Schools in Kothar, from the Ministry of Education’s UDISE+ school register:

NameType
G.G.U.P.S. KotharGovernment upper primary school
G.P.S.Pawatiya Wala KotharGovernment primary school
G.SR.Sec.School KotharGovernment higher secondary school
G.U.P.S. VelarGovernment upper primary school
Saint Pur Giriji Public SchoolPrivate upper primary school

Government primary and upper-primary schools around Kothar come under the block education officer (BEO) of Bali. 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 Kothar

For Kothar, 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 Bali, has specialists and a labour room. Serious cases go to the district hospital in Pali.

Banks (IFSC), post office (PIN) and CSC near Kothar

Mail to Kothar usually goes to PIN 306504 (Mohi Post Office). Besides letters and parcels, the post offices below offer savings schemes, India Post Payments Bank accounts and Aadhaar-based cash withdrawal (AePS).

NameTypePIN codeDistance
MohiPost Office3133247.3 km
ChuliPost Office3070289.9 km
NanaPost Office30650411 km

Bank branches near Kothar

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.

BankNameIFSCDistance
HDFC BankKesarpuraHDFC000343512 km
Punjab National BankShivganjPUNB008851012 km
Rajasthan State Co-operative BankThe Sirohi Central Coop Bank LtdRSCB003200312 km
Rajasthan State Co-operative BankThe Sirohi Central Coop Bank LtdRSCB003201112 km
State Bank of IndiaBarSBIN001131212 km

See all bank branches in Bali 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 Kothar can go to a e-Mitra kiosk.

How to reach Kothar

The easiest way to reach Kothar by train is via Kothar, about 3.3 km away (NWR zone). From the station, shared autos, e-rickshaws and buses run to Bali and nearby villages.

The nearest airport is Maharana Pratap Airport, about 91 km away.

PlaceTypeDistanceDirection
Pali headquartersDistrict89 kmsouth
Bali block (centre)Panchayat Samiti17 kmsouth-west
Kothar (KTR)Railway Station3.3 kmsouth-east
Mori Bera (MOI)Railway Station6.3 kmnorth-east
Nana (NANA)Railway Station7.8 kmsouth
Maharana Pratap AirportAirport91 kmsouth-east
Jodhpur AirportAirport140 kmnorth

Distances are straight-line; by road it's usually 20–40% farther.

How far Kothar 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
12 kmCalculatedZoloth calculation
Nearest railway station
3.3 kmCalculatedZoloth calculation

A railway station is only about 3.3 km away (Kothar). CalculatedZoloth calculation

The nearest bank branch is about 12 km away, farther than the Bali block average of 9.3 km. The nearest post office is about 7.3 km away, much farther than the block average of 4.6 km.

Places near Kothar

Citizen services: how to get things done

Birth and death certificates

  1. 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.
  2. 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

  1. Apply at an e-Mitra kiosk or on e-Mitra (emitra.rajasthan.gov.in). Take your Aadhaar, a photo and a signed self-declaration.
  2. The application goes to Bali Tehsil. The Patwari checks it in the village and the Girdawar (Bhu-Abhilekh Nirikshak) sends the report on.
  3. 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)

  1. On Apna Khata (e-Dharti) (apnakhata.rajasthan.gov.in), choose district Pali, Tehsil Bali and your village, then search by account number, plot (khasra) number or name to see the Jamabandi (Nakal).
  2. 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

  1. 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.
  2. In villages, Bali block officials check the application and the supply inspector or District Supply Officer approves it.

Old-age, widow and disability pension

  1. 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.
  2. In villages, the Bali 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

  1. Apply for a job card at Kothar 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.
  2. 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)

  1. 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.
  2. To find out what the panchayat spent and on which works, file an RTI application (₹10 fee) with the Public Information Officer at Bali 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 Kothar

These schemes, from the central government and the Government of Rajasthan, matter most to households in Kothar. 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 applyHouseless or kutcha-house families identified through SECC/Awaas+ survey and approved by the Gram Sabha
Where to applythe panchayat secretary and the Bali 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.

BenefitAt 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 applyAny adult member of a rural household willing to do unskilled manual work
Where to applythe panchayat secretary and the Bali 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 applyFarmer families owning cultivable land (with exclusions for taxpayers, pensioners and officials); e-KYC and land seeding required
Where to applythe nearest Common Service Centre (CSC), online and the Bali 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.

BenefitHealth cover of ₹5 lakh per family per year
Who can applySECC-listed deprived families, NFSA ration-card families covered by the UP extension, and senior citizens 70+
Where to applythe 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 applyRural households without a toilet (BPL and identified APL categories)
Where to applythe panchayat secretary, the Bali 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.

BenefitFree household tap connection
Who can applyAll rural households
Where to applythe panchayat secretary

Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (free LPG connection)

Deposit-free LPG connection with first refill and stove for women from poor households.

BenefitFree LPG connection, first refill and stove
Who can applyAdult women from poor households without an existing LPG connection
Where to applyonline 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 applyPregnant women and lactating mothers (excluding regular government employees)
Where to applythe 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.

BenefitZero-balance account, RuPay card, ₹2 lakh accident cover
Who can applyAny Indian resident aged 10+ without a bank account
Where to applyyour 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.

BenefitCrop loan at an effective 4% interest on timely repayment (up to ₹3 lakh)
Who can applyOwner and tenant farmers, sharecroppers, SHGs/JLGs of farmers, animal husbandry and fisheries farmers
Where to applyyour 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 applyPregnant women delivering in a government or accredited facility
Where to applythe 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).

BenefitCompensation for notified crop losses
Who can applyAll farmers growing notified crops in notified areas
Where to applyyour 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 applyBank account holders aged 18–50 (life) and 18–70 (accident)
Where to applyyour 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.

BenefitRevolving fund, community investment fund and low-interest bank loans
Who can applyWomen from rural households, especially poor and vulnerable families
Where to applythe Bali block office

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Terrain and climate of Kothar

Elevation
363 mEstimateSRTM elevation model
Average annual rainfall
572 mm2001-2020EstimateNASA POWER

Kothar sits about 363 metres above sea level, noticeably higher than the Pali district average of 284 m. EstimateSRTM elevation model

On long-term averages, the area around Kothar gets roughly 570 mm of rain a year, 94% of it between June and September, slightly above the Rajasthan average of 530 mm. This is hilly country: the ground within 2 km rises and falls by about 221 m. Summers are hot: in May, daytime highs average about 47°C, while January nights cool to around 4°C.

Land cover around Kothar

Land cover within about 2 km

  • Cropland 1.9%
  • Tree cover 0.2%
  • Built-up land 0.1%
  • Grass and scrub 98%
  • Bare or sparse land 0.2%

Within roughly 2 km of Kothar, satellite data (ESA WorldCover 2021) shows about 2% cropland, 0% tree cover and 0% built-up land. 2021EstimateESA WorldCover 2021

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Kothar Gram Panchayat: frequently asked questions

In which block, tehsil and district is Kothar Gram Panchayat?

Kothar Gram Panchayat is in Bali block of Pali district, Rajasthan, and comes under Bali tehsil.

Who is the Sarpanch of Kothar 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 Bali 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 Kothar?

Voting for ward members and the Sarpanch of Kothar 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 Kothar Gram Panchayat?

Kothar Gram Panchayat has 4 revenue villages: Gwala Dhani, Kothar, Pavtiya Wala and Velar.

Which assembly constituency does Kothar come under?

Kothar comes under the Bali Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency.

Who is the MLA of Kothar?

The MLA for Bali is Pushpendra Singh (Bharatiya Janata Party), elected in the 2023 assembly election. They got 1,07,938 votes (48.6%) and won by 10,493 votes.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Kothar in?

Kothar is in the Pali Lok Sabha constituency.

Who is the MP of Kothar?

The Member of Parliament for Pali is P. P. Chaudhary (Bharatiya Janata Party), elected in the 2024 Lok Sabha election. They got 7,57,389 votes (55.9%) and won by 2,45,351 votes.

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What is the LGD code of Kothar Gram Panchayat?

The LGD code of Kothar Gram Panchayat is 40817. It comes from the Local Government Directory, and many government portals use it to identify the panchayat.

What is the PIN code of Kothar?

The PIN code for Kothar is usually 306504. The nearest post office is Mohi (PIN 313324), about 7.3 km away as the crow flies.

What is the DIGIPIN of Kothar?

The DIGIPIN for Kothar is 3KC-FF8-554L. 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 Kothar from Pali?

Kothar is about 89 km south of Pali district headquarters as the crow flies; by road it will be further. From the centre of Bali block, it is about 17 km south-west.

Which is the nearest railway station to Kothar?

The nearest railway station to Kothar is Kothar (KTR), about 3.3 km away as the crow flies. Other stations close by: Mori Bera (MOI), 6.3 km; Nana (NANA), 7.8 km.

Which is the nearest airport to Kothar?

The nearest airport to Kothar is Maharana Pratap Airport (UDR), about 91 km away as the crow flies. The next nearest is Jodhpur Airport (JDH), about 140 km away.

Which is the nearest bank to Kothar, and what is its IFSC code?

The nearest bank branch to Kothar is HDFC Bank, Kesarpura (IFSC HDFC0003435), roughly 12 km away. Other branches nearby: Punjab National Bank, Shivganj (IFSC PUNB0088510) and Rajasthan State Co-operative Bank, The Sirohi Central Coop Bank Ltd (IFSC RSCB0032003). Your own account’s IFSC is printed in your passbook and on your cheques.

Which schools are there in Kothar?

There are 5 schools on record in Kothar: G.G.U.P.S. Kothar, G.P.S.Pawatiya Wala Kothar, G.SR.Sec.School Kothar, G.U.P.S. Velar and Saint Pur Giriji Public School.

Which gram panchayats are near Kothar?

The closest gram panchayats to Kothar, as the crow flies, are Dhruwana (6.6 km), Bharla (7.0 km), Barawal (7.2 km), Chamunderi Ranawatan (7.2 km) and Chooli (8.4 km).

How can I complain about work in Kothar 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 Bali 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 Kothar get land records (Jamabandi (Nakal))?

Go to Apna Khata (e-Dharti) (apnakhata.rajasthan.gov.in), pick district Pali and Tehsil Bali, then your village, to see the Jamabandi (Nakal). For a certified copy, go to a Common Service Centre or the Bali Tehsil office.

How do I get a birth or death certificate in Kothar?

In Kothar, 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 Kothar?

Apply at an e-Mitra kiosk or on e-Mitra (emitra.rajasthan.gov.in) with your Aadhaar, a photo and a self-declaration. For Kothar, the Patwari of Bali 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 Kothar?

For a ration card, apply on Food and Civil Supplies Department, Rajasthan (food.rajasthan.gov.in) or through an e-Mitra kiosk; Bali 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 Bali 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 Kothar?

On nrega.nic.in, pick the state, then district Pali, block Bali and panchayat Kothar 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 Bali 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 Kothar meet?

The Gram Sabha of Kothar 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 Kothar?

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 Bali 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; Kothar is in the Bali assembly constituency.

What is the Panchayat Advancement Index score of Kothar Gram Panchayat?

Kothar Gram Panchayat scored 62.2 out of 100 in the Panchayat Advancement Index 2023-24, published by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj; it ranks 15th of 45 panchayats in Bali panchayat samiti.

What is the altitude of Kothar above sea level?

Kothar is about 363 metres above sea level (an SRTM terrain model estimate for the centre of the panchayat). The terrain is uneven, rising and falling by about 221 m within 2 km.

How much rainfall does Kothar get, and how hot does it get?

On 2001-2020 averages, the area around Kothar gets about 570 mm of rain a year, 94% of it between June and September. The hottest days, in May, reach about 47°C, while the coldest nights fall to about 4°C. (NASA POWER satellite-model estimates)

How much farmland and tree cover is there around Kothar?

Within about 2 km of the centre of Kothar, the land is 2% cropland, going by ESA WorldCover 2021 satellite maps.

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Data last refreshed: October 18, 2026

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