Kotaraha - Sidhaw, Pashchim Champaran

Kotaraha is a village situated in the Sidhaw subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 44 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sidhaw and around 106 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Laxmipur Rampurwa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kotaraha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kotaraha is 215993. The village covers a total geographical area of 312.4 hectares and falls under the 845105 pincode. Bagha is the nearest town, located about 44 km away.

Kotaraha village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Valmiki Nagar Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Kotaraha

According to the 2011 Census, Kotaraha village had a total population of 788 people, including 423 males and 365 females, living in 137 households. The sex ratio was 863 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.91%, with male literacy at 77.36% and female literacy at 61.20%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 177, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 31.

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

Nearby Villages of Kotaraha

Kotaraha 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 Kotaraha

Public transport in the Kotaraha is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Khada, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 71.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagha to Kotaraha is about 44 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Kotaraha is about 106 km, with the usual travel time around ~3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kotaraha

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

Health Facilities in Kotaraha

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

FAQs about Kotaraha