Kotraha - Sidhaw, Pashchim Champaran

Kotraha is a village situated in the Sidhaw subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sidhaw and around 87 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Naurangiya Dardri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kotraha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kotraha is 216013. The village covers a total geographical area of 1561.3 hectares and falls under the 845107 pincode. Bagha is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Kotraha 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 Kotraha

According to the 2011 Census, Kotraha village had a total population of 1,148 people, including 612 males and 536 females, living in 210 households. The sex ratio was 876 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 29.42%, with male literacy at 42.00% and female literacy at 14.14%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 86, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 26.

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

Nearby Villages of Kotraha

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 Kotraha

Public transport in the Kotraha is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Paniahwa, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagha to Kotraha is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Kotraha is about 87 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kotraha

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

Health Facilities in 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 Kotraha village are given below:

FAQs about Kotraha