Kotar is a town located on Satna - Sirmaur road, about 19 km away from Madhogarh, in Satna District. It is 23 km east of Kothi and 22 km away from Satna - the administrative headquarters. Nearest major city is Allahabad, which is 125 km north-east.
Birsinghpur Shiva Temple is at a distance of 13 km.
