Kotwa - Bagaha, Pashchim Champaran

Kotwa is a village situated in the Bagaha subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bagaha and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Bargawn serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kotwa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kotwa is 216897. The village covers a total geographical area of 301.4 hectares and falls under the 845101 pincode. Bagha is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Kotwa

According to the 2011 Census, Kotwa village had a total population of 477 people, including 235 males and 242 females, living in 88 households. The sex ratio was 1,030 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.18%, with male literacy at 63.68% and female literacy at 46.94%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 225.

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

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:

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 Kharpokhra, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagha to Kotwa is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Kotwa is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

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:

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:

FAQs about Kotwa