Indian Village Directory

Kotla (117) Village

Kotla (117) is an inhabited village in Kumharsain Sub-district of Shimla district, Himachal Pradesh. Its Census village code is 023850, the Census 2011 record lists 163 people in 35 households and the reported area is 76 hectares. The local references include Narkanda CD Block and the nearest town reference is Narkanda at about 44 km.

In short:

Kotla (117) is a village in Kumharsain Sub-district, Shimla district, Himachal Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 023850 and 163 people in 35 households.

Village Code023850
Population163
Households35
Area76 hectares
Nearest TownNarkanda

Detailed village profile

Kotla (117) at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 163 people, 76 hectares of reported area and Narkanda as the nearest town reference for Kotla (117), along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

District Shimla
Sub-district Kumharsain
CD Block Narkanda
  • Kotla (117) falls under Kumharsain Sub-district in Shimla district, Himachal Pradesh.
  • The Census village code is 023850.
  • The record lists 163 people living in 35 households.
  • The reported village area is 76 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Narkanda.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

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Data Sources and Verification

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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India

Key Village Facts

Village
Kotla (117)
Census Village Code
023850
State
Himachal Pradesh
State Census Code
02
District
Shimla
District Census Code
033
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Kumharsain
Sub-district Census Code
00179
CD Block
Narkanda
Households
35
Population
163
Male Population
81
Female Population
82
Sex Ratio
1,012.35
Area
76 hectares
Area
0.76 sq km
Nearest Town
Narkanda
Nearest Town Distance
44 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
172027
Reference Year
2009

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density 214.47 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.66 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 58.9% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Kotla (117) in the official administrative record. Census village code 023850 and Narkanda CD Block.

State Census Code
02
District Census Code
033
Sub-district Census Code
00179
Village Census Code
023850
CD Block Code
0067
CD Block Name
Narkanda

Location and Distance

Narkanda is the nearest town listed for Kotla (117), about 44 km away. Shimla is listed as the district headquarters at about 105 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Kumharsain
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
22 km
District Headquarter
Shimla
Distance from District Headquarter
105 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Narkanda
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
44 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Yes
Nearest Town
Narkanda
Distance from Nearest Town
44 km
Total Geographical Area
76 hectares
Area
0.76 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 163 people in 35 households, with 81 male residents and 82 female residents. The average household size is 4.66, and SC share is 58.9% and ST share is 0% for Kotla (117). Population density works out to about 214.47 people per sq km.

Total Households
35
Total Population
163
Male Population
81
Female Population
82
Sex Ratio
1,012.35
Average Household Size
4.66
SC Population
96
SC Male Population
49
SC Female Population
47
SC Population Share
58.9
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Kotla (117) list 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Kotla (117) include treated tap water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Tap Water Treated
Available
Tap Water Treated Functions All Year
Available
Tap Water Treated Functions in Summer
Available
Spring
Available
Spring Functions All Year
Available
Spring Functions in Summer
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
10 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Kotla (117) include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Post Office
Available
Telephone Landlines
Available
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Kotla (117) include Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Sports Field
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Kotla (117) is reported as 24 hours per day in summer and 24 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.

Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
24 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
24 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
24 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
24 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
24 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
24 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
24 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
24 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Kotla (117) show that reported agricultural commodities include Wheat, Maize and Apple and net sown area is 20 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Wheat
Agricultural Commodities Second
Maize
Agricultural Commodities Third
Apple
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
12.0
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
6 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
8 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
20 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
20.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
20 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Kotla (117) village located?

Kotla (117) is in Kumharsain Sub-district of Shimla district in Himachal Pradesh, India.

Which district is Kotla (117) village in?

Kotla (117) village is in Shimla district.

Which state is Kotla (117) village in?

Kotla (117) village is in Himachal Pradesh.

Which sub-district is Kotla (117) under?

Kotla (117) comes under Kumharsain Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Kotla (117)?

The Census village code of Kotla (117) is 023850.

What is the population of Kotla (117) village?

The village record lists 163 people and 35 households for Kotla (117).

How many households are in Kotla (117) village?

The village record lists 35 households for Kotla (117).

What is the male and female population of Kotla (117)?

The record lists 81 male residents and 82 female residents for Kotla (117).

What is the sex ratio of Kotla (117) village?

The sex ratio of Kotla (117) is 1,012.35 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Kotla (117) village?

The reported geographical area of Kotla (117) is 76 hectares.

What is the population density of Kotla (117) village?

The approximate population density of Kotla (117) is 214.47 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Kotla (117)?

The nearest town listed for Kotla (117) is Narkanda, about 44 km away.

How far is Kotla (117) from the district headquarters?

Kotla (117) is about 105 km from Shimla, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Kotla (117) from the sub-district headquarters?

Kotla (117) is about 22 km from Kumharsain, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Kotla (117)?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Kotla (117).

What crops or land-use details are reported for Kotla (117)?

For Kotla (117), reported agricultural commodities include Wheat, Maize and Apple and net sown area is 20 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Kotla (117).

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Kotla (117).

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.