Kotwa Village - Uchkagaon, Gopalganj
Kotwa is a village situated in the Uchkagaon subdivision of Gopalganj district, Bihar. Shankhe Khash serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kotwa village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Kotwa is 230760. The village covers a total geographical area of 40 hectares and falls under the 841501 pincode.
Kotwa village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Gopalganj Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.
Nearby Villages of Kotwa
Kotwa 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:
| Nearby Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Kaparpura | East | 0.66 km |
| Rasauti | West | 0.69 km |
| Kaparahar | North-West | 0.82 km |
| Luhsi | South | 1.20 km |
| Nawada Parsauni | North | 1.60 km |
| Gurmha | North-West | 1.64 km |
| Arna | East | 1.79 km |
| Sankhe Khas | West | 2.03 km |
| Sathi | South | 2.27 km |
| Jhirwa | South-East | 2.31 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Kotwa
Kotwa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Thawe Junction, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.8 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | Available within >10 km |
Banking and Postal Services in Kotwa
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Kotwa village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| ATM | Yes | Available within village |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Kotwa
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Kotwa village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
FAQs about Kotwa
Where is Kotwa located?
Kotwa village is located in Uchkagaon Subdivision, Gopalganj district, Bihar, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Kotwa?
The Gram Panchayat of Kotwa is Shankhe Khash.
What is the pincode of Kotwa?
The pincode of Kotwa is 841501.