Kotkhai Tehsil, Shimla District, Himachal Pradesh

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About Kotkhai

Kotkhai is a tehsil located in Shimla District, Himachal Pradesh, India. This comprehensive portal provides verified data updated for 2026.

Regional Context & Climate

Situated at 31.1348°N and 77.5650°E, Kotkhai is located in the heart of the Indian subcontinent. The region typically experiences a Subtropical climate with significant seasonal temperature variations.

Demographics & Administrative Role

With a population of 28,215, Kotkhai is a significant residential center in the Shimla district. Notably, Kotkhai acts as a local service hub for surrounding areas due to its established banking and postal infrastructure.

Administrative oversight is provided by the Himachal Pradesh Government, coordinated through the Shimla district headquarters.

Infrastructure & Connectivity

Residents of Kotkhai have access to key public utilities:

Banking: 17 authorized branches provide financial services.
Rail: Connection to the Indian Railways network via 3 nearby stations.

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List of Villages & Towns in Kotkhai Tehsil

Pujali (120) Village Koti (178) Village Pajol (4) Village Bhog (151) Village Bharot (164) Village Bakhol (177) Village Alawang (51) Village Kharki (2) Village Ori (74) Village Ghalera(121) Village Silana-Ii (113) Village Pandli (126) Village Pal (169) Village Gumma(8) Village Gehar(124) Village Jangal Kalala (182) Village Chadiyana- Village Bagi(3) Village Dharat (134) Village Dilwi(69) Village Ghasi Gaon (76) Village Chhatri (63) Village Bhamta Shila(104) Village Kiyari (105) Village Bag (114) Village Jaltahar (116) Village Dhangwi Kalan (145) Village Bagra-II(142) Village Bag (165) Village Dhangwi Khurd (144) Village Jangal Biran (174) Village Bareon (72) Village Parali (53) Village Newar (139) Village Dakahal (59) Village Chadyana-II(141) Village Jungle Nagonali(15) Village Ghunda (10) Village Khoru (9) Village Satahi (135) Village Nehra (73) Village Sholwi (64) Village Hatli (131) Village Khorwi (78) Village Bagahar (65) Village Bajoha (81) Village Mandroli (111) Village Up Mahal Darkoti (99) Village Gajta (107) Village Halai (101) Village Jangal Chambi Kupar -11 Bc Village Jangal Chambi Kupad - 12 (Ab) Village Kalemu (97) Village Kot (119) Village Jauni (90) Village Padsholi (92) Village Reserve Jangal Chambi Kupar 13 E Village Koku (143) Village Shoshan (89) Village Jangal Chambi Kupad 8.9.A.B Village Jungle Bedar(150) Village Bagra -I (168) Village Shahdoli (157) Village Jangal Drawala (152) Village Padshal (108) Village Jangal Shirgul (156) Village Jungle Hararatha(153) Village Tharmla (14) Village Jungle Kamhali(146) Village Bhawana (138) Village Jungle Pohal(148) Village Shili (52) Village Charol (71) Village Dhali (60) Village Chaithla(117) Village Bharech (17) Village Himri (11) Village Pali (12) Village Jangal Arakshit Chambi Kupad II III IV Village Up Mahal Kyari Village Roind (160) Village Manewal (136) Village Jangal Chambi Kupad - V VI Village Purag (137) Village Bhuila (68) Village Koti (61) Village U.M.R.One.Jangal Chambi Kupad 1 Village Dhanroti (132) Village D.P.F. Tamdu Village Thakrot (77) Village Jalath (98) Village Panog (75) Village Kupri (79) Village Tharola (83) Village Jungle Katach(147) Village Kundly (128) Village Jangal Chambi Kupad -13 (B,C,D) Village Bhamta Parali(100) Village Kuri Mohli (94) Village Pohal (170) Village

Essential Services in Kotkhai

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Pincodes

Official PIN codes and post office details.

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Banking

IFSC codes and bank branch information.

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Railways

Nearby stations and train connectivity.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the administrative type of Kotkhai?

A: Kotkhai is officially classified as a tehsil in Himachal Pradesh, India.

Q: Which district does Kotkhai belong to?

A: Kotkhai is part of the Shimla administrative region.

Q: Are there banking facilities in Kotkhai?

A: Yes, there are 17 verified bank branches and IFSC codes associated with this region.

Nearby Locations

Villages within 10 kilometers of Kotkhai include the following locations. These nearby locations share similar administrative jurisdiction and are part of the same region for governance purposes. Residents often access common facilities like primary health centers, schools, and markets in these neighboring villages.