Kotli Azad Kashmir postal code is 11100.
Kotli is a town and district in Azad Jammu & Kashmir (AJK), Pakistan. It has multiple post offices, each assigned a unique five-digit postal code used by Pakistan Post for mail and parcel delivery.

Notes:

✔ Includes both delivery and branch post offices in Kotli District
✔ Postal codes in Azad Kashmir are five-digit numbers used for sorting and logistics

Quick Facts – Kotli Azad Kashmir

• Region: Azad Jammu & Kashmir, Pakistan
• District Headquarters: Kotli town
• Main Postal Code: 11100 (Kotli GPO)
• Other towns and villages have separate postal codes for accurate delivery

Kotli Azad Kashmir Postal Codes List

Kotli Azad Kashmir

Location & Status

Kotli is a major town and the administrative headquarters of Kotli District in Azad Jammu & Kashmir. It is located near the Line of Control (LoC) and lies approximately 90 km northeast of Mirpur and 120 km from Rawalpindi (via Azad Kashmir routes).

Population – Kotli Azad Kashmir

Kotli City (Town)

• Population (2017 Census): ~48,000 residents

Kotli District

• Total district population (2017): ~774,000 people

The district population includes rural areas, valleys, and smaller towns beyond Kotli city.

Administrative Structure – Kotli District

District Status:
Kotli is one of the 10 districts of Azad Jammu & Kashmir.

Tehsils in Kotli District:

• Kotli Tehsil
• Sehnsa Tehsil
• Khuiratta Tehsil
• Charhoi Tehsil

These tehsils manage local governance, union councils, and service delivery.

Geography & Background – Kotli Azad Kashmir

• Area: Approximately 1,862 square kilometres
• Terrain: Hilly landscape with valleys, seasonal rivers, and forested areas
• Climate: Moderate summers, cool winters

Historical Background:

Kotli has historically been an important settlement and trading centre in southern Azad Jammu & Kashmir, owing to its strategic location along traditional routes connecting the plains of Punjab with the hilly regions of Kashmir. For centuries, the area functioned as a link between mountain communities and lowland markets, supporting agriculture, livestock trade, and regional commerce.

Before the partition of the subcontinent in 1947, Kotli was administratively part of Mirpur District of the former princely state of Jammu and Kashmir. The region experienced significant political and social change during the events surrounding Partition, after which Kotli became part of Azad Jammu & Kashmir.

In the decades following 1947, Kotli gradually developed its own administrative identity due to population growth, expanding settlements, and increasing governance needs. Recognizing its growing importance, Kotli was formally elevated to the status of a separate district, allowing for more localized administration, improved public services, and better representation in regional governance.

Since becoming a district headquarters, Kotli has continued to evolve as an educational, economic, and administrative hub for southern AJK. Its historical role as a trade corridor, combined with post-partition administrative development, has shaped Kotli into one of the most significant districts of Azad Kashmir today.

Languages & Culture – Kotli Azad Kashmir

• Widely Spoken Languages:
  • Pahari-Pothwari
  • Punjabi
  • Gujari
• Official Language: Urdu

Kotli has a strong cultural identity, with traditional festivals, weddings, and community ties deeply rooted in Kashmiri and Pahari customs.

Daily Life & Economy – Kotli Azad Kashmir

Kotli’s economy is supported by:

• Agriculture (maize, wheat, vegetables)
• Remittances from overseas Pakistanis (UK & Middle East)
• Small trade and services
• Education sector, with several colleges and universities

Despite its hilly terrain, Kotli plays a key economic and social role in southern Azad Kashmir.