Kotwa
Kotwa is a Town and Subdivision in Purba Champaran District of Bihar. In India, a subdivision is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.
According to Census 2011, the sub-district code of Kotwa Block (CD) is 01049. The total area of Kotwa Subdivision is 142 km². Kotwa has a sex ratio of approximately 895 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Kotwa Subdivision
Kotwa Subdivision has a total of 43 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Kotwa Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ahirauliya | Ahiraulia | Motihari (28 km) |
| 2 | Amwa | Dumra | Motihari (32 km) |
| 3 | Arazi Sariatapur | Maharani Bhopat | Motihari (25 km) |
| 4 | Bairia | Jagiranha | Motihari (30 km) |
| 5 | Bankatwa | Machargawa | Motihari (20 km) |
| 6 | Barharwa Kalan | Barharwa Kala East | Motihari (25 km) |
| 7 | Barwa Kanth Chhapra | Maharani Bhopat | Motihari (20 km) |
| 8 | Bathna | Bathna | Motihari (19 km) |
| 9 | Belwa Madho | Gopi Chapara | Motihari (28 km) |
| 10 | Betia Basant | Gopi Chapara | Motihari (30 km) |
| 11 | Bhopatpur | Maharani Bhopat | Motihari (30 km) |
| 12 | Bishunpur Nankar | Jasauli Patti | Motihari (30 km) |
| 13 | Chaur Mangurha | Gopi Chapara | Kotwa |
| 14 | Chiuntaha | Kotwa | Motihari (25 km) |
| 15 | Dipau | Pokhara | Motihari (19 km) |
| 16 | Dumra | Dumra | Motihari (30 km) |
| 17 | Gopi Chhapra | Gopi Chapara | Motihari (30 km) |
| 18 | Jagiraha | Jagiranha | Motihari (25 km) |
| 19 | Jasauli | Jasauli | Motihari (30 km) |
| 20 | Jasauli Patti | Jasauli Patti | Motihari (30 km) |
| 21 | Kalyanpur Birt | Barharwa Kala East | Motihari (25 km) |
| 22 | Kalyanpur Khas | Barharwa Kala East | Motihari (25 km) |
| 23 | Kalyanpur Khurd | Barharwa Kala East | Motihari (25 km) |
| 24 | Kanth Chapra | Bathna | Motihari (20 km) |
| 25 | Karaariya Jagir | Kararia | Motihari (20 km) |
| 26 | Karariya | Kararia | Motihari (20 km) |
| 27 | Kotwa | Kotwa | Motihari (25 km) |
| 28 | Machhar Ganwan | Machargawa | Motihari (20 km) |
| 29 | Maharani Bhopat | Maharani Bhopat | Motihari (20 km) |
| 30 | Mahmada | Bathna | Motihari (22 km) |
| 31 | Mathurapur Math Gopal | Machargawa | Motihari (25 km) |
| 32 | Nawada | Machargawa | Motihari (20 km) |
| 33 | Pakri Asok | Maharani Bhopat | Motihari (25 km) |
| 34 | Pokhra | Pokhara | Motihari (21 km) |
| 35 | Ratanpur | Bathna | Motihari (18 km) |
| 36 | Rohua | Machargawa | Motihari (20 km) |
| 37 | Rohua Khas | Machargawa | Motihari (20 km) |
| 38 | Sabaiya | Machargawa | Motihari (30 km) |
| 39 | Sagar Churaman | Gopi Chapara | Motihari (30 km) |
| 40 | Saraia | Jagiranha | Motihari (30 km) |
| 41 | Sirsia | Bathna | Motihari (21 km) |
| 42 | Talwa | Pokhara | Motihari (20 km) |
| 43 | Talwa Pokhar | Pokhara | Motihari (21 km) |
Population of Kotwa Subdivision
The population profile of Kotwa Subdivision offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.
Basic Population Details
This section offers a snapshot of Kotwa Subdivision's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,68,788 | 1,68,788 | N/A |
| Male Population | 89,046 | 89,046 | N/A |
| Female Population | 79,742 | 79,742 | N/A |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 32,434 | 32,434 | N/A |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 16,914 | 16,914 | N/A |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 15,520 | 15,520 | N/A |
| Literate Population | 73,965 | 73,965 | N/A |
| Literate Male Population | 46,038 | 46,038 | N/A |
| Literate Female Population | 27,927 | 27,927 | N/A |
| Illiterate Population | 94,823 | 94,823 | N/A |
| Illiterate Male Population | 43,008 | 43,008 | N/A |
| Illiterate Female Population | 51,815 | 51,815 | N/A |
| Total Households | 31,325 | 31,325 | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population is approximately 1,68,788 people. Includes nearly 89,046 males and 79,742 females. Rural population is about 1,68,788 people.
- There are around 32,434 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 16,914 boys and 15,520 girls.
- Literate population is about 73,965 people. Non-literate population is around 94,823 people.
- There are nearly 31,325 households.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Kotwa Subdivision, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 28,891 | 28,891 | N/A |
| SC Male Population | 15,021 | 15,021 | N/A |
| SC Female Population | 13,870 | 13,870 | N/A |
| Total ST Population | 227 | 227 | N/A |
| ST Male Population | 126 | 126 | N/A |
| ST Female Population | 101 | 101 | N/A |
| Population Density | 1,193 / km² | 1,193 / km² | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Kotwa Subdivision is approximately 28,891 people, including 15,021 males and 13,870 females. Around 28,891 people live in rural parts.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Kotwa Subdivision is about 227 people, including 126 males and 101 females. Around 227 live in villages or rural parts.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 1,193 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 1,193 people per sq. km.