Kotia - Bijaipur, Gopalganj

Kotia is a village situated in the Bijaipur subdivision of Gopalganj district, Bihar. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bijaipur and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Gopalganj. Kotia village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kotia is 229969. The village covers a total geographical area of 172 hectares and falls under the 841508 pincode. Katia is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Kotia

According to the 2011 Census, Kotia village had a total population of 1,904 people, including 894 males and 1,010 females, living in 306 households. The sex ratio was 1,130 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.28%, with male literacy at 84.85% and female literacy at 59.49%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 119, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 37.

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

Nearby Villages of Kotia

Kotia 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 Kotia

Kotia is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Nonapar, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Katia to Kotia is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gopalganj to Kotia is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kotia

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

Health Facilities in Kotia

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

FAQs about Kotia