Kotwara - Rafiganj, Aurangabad

Kotwara is a village situated in the Rafiganj subdivision of Aurangabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rafiganj and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Aurangabad. Kotbara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kotwara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kotwara is 253076. The village covers a total geographical area of 279 hectares and falls under the 824122 pincode. Rafiganj is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Kotwara village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Rafiganj Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Aurangabad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kotwara

According to the 2011 Census, Kotwara village had a total population of 2,030 people, including 1,062 males and 968 females, living in 288 households. The sex ratio was 911 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.28%, with male literacy at 80.14% and female literacy at 55.37%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 653.

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

Nearby Villages of Kotwara

Kotwara 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 Kotwara

Kotwara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Deo Road, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 132.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rafiganj to Kotwara is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Aurangabad to Kotwara is about 35 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 Kotwara

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

Health Facilities in Kotwara

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

FAQs about Kotwara