Kotahpur - Kursakatta, Araria

Kotahpur is a village situated in the Kursakatta subdivision of Araria district, Bihar. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kursakatta and around 34 km from the district headquarters in Araria. Sourgaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kotahpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kotahpur is 221948. The village covers a total geographical area of 460 hectares and falls under the 854331 pincode. Forbesganj is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Kotahpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Kotahpur

According to the 2011 Census, Kotahpur village had a total population of 2,919 people, including 1,566 males and 1,353 females, living in 623 households. The sex ratio was 864 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.81%, with male literacy at 73.31% and female literacy at 61.41%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 388, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 16.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Kotahpur

Kotahpur is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Kotahpur

Public transport in the Kotahpur is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Simraha, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 82.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Forbesganj to Kotahpur is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Araria to Kotahpur is about 34 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kotahpur

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Kotahpur village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Kotahpur

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Kotahpur village are given below:

FAQs about Kotahpur