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

As per Census 2011, Kotahpur village has a total population of 2,919 people, consisting of 1,566 males and 1,353 females. The village has 623 households and a sex ratio of 863 females per 1,000 males. There are 521 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,626 literate and 1,293 illiterate residents. Additionally, 388 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 16 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kotahpur are given below:

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