Shampur Kotraha - Nautan, Pashchim Champaran

Shampur Kotraha is a village situated in the Nautan subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nautan and around 24 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Shyampur Kotaraha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shampur Kotraha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shampur Kotraha is 217439. The village covers a total geographical area of 610 hectares and falls under the 845459 pincode. Bettiah is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

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

Population of Shampur Kotraha

According to the 2011 Census, Shampur Kotraha village had a total population of 5,020 people, including 2,705 males and 2,315 females, living in 1,011 households. The sex ratio was 856 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 41.85%, with male literacy at 48.35% and female literacy at 33.93%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 799, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 12.

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

Nearby Villages of Shampur Kotraha

Shampur Kotraha 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 Shampur Kotraha

Shampur Kotraha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sasa Musa, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bettiah to Shampur Kotraha is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shampur Kotraha

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

Health Facilities in Shampur Kotraha

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

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