Kotwa Subdivision - Purbi Champaran District, Bihar
Kotwa is an administrative subdivision in the Purbi Champaran district of Bihar, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Kotwa is the main town for most villages within the subdivision. The nearest railway station is situated at Bangari, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 42.7 km.
The total area of the subdivision is 142 km², including 141.51 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 895 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Kotwa Subdivision
Kotwa Subdivision has a total of 64 villages. The table below includes all villages in the Subdivision, along with their Gram Panchayat and category details:
| Sl. No. | Village Name | Category | Gram Panchayat |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adiya | Rural | Barharwa Kala West |
| 2 | Ahirauliya | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 3 | Ahirauliya | Rural | Bhopatpur South |
| 4 | Ahirauliya | Rural | Ahiraulia |
| 5 | Amwa | Rural | Dumra |
| 6 | Arazi Sariatapur | Rural | Maharani Bhopat |
| 7 | Bairia | Rural | Jagiranha |
| 8 | Bankatwa | Rural | Machargawa |
| 9 | Barharwa Kalan | Rural | Barharwa Kala East |
| 10 | Barwa Kanth Chhapra | Rural | Maharani Bhopat |
| 11 | Bathna | Rural | Bathna |
| 12 | Belwa Madho | Rural | Gopi Chapara |
| 13 | Betia Basant | Rural | Gopi Chapara |
| 14 | Bhopatpur | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 15 | Bhopatpur | Rural | Maharani Bhopat |
| 16 | Bhopatpur Kanhi Mor | Rural | Bhopatpur North |
| 17 | Bhopatpur Kasva | Rural | Bhopatpur North |
| 18 | Bhopatpur Mlahi Tola | Rural | Bhopatpur North |
| 19 | Bishunpur Nankar | Rural | Jasauli Patti |
| 20 | Chaur Mangurha | Rural | Gopi Chapara |
| 21 | Chiuntaha | Rural | Kotwa |
| 22 | Dipau | Rural | Pokhara |
| 23 | Dumra | Rural | Dumra |
| 24 | Gopi Chhapra | Rural | Gopi Chapara |
| 25 | Hasanpur | Rural | Barharwa Kala West |
| 26 | Hasanpur | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 27 | Jagiraha | Rural | Jagiranha |
| 28 | Jasauli | Rural | Jasauli |
| 29 | Jasauli Patti | Rural | Jasauli Patti |
| 30 | Kaleyanpur | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 31 | Kalyanpur Birt | Rural | Barharwa Kala East |
| 32 | Kalyanpur Khas | Rural | Barharwa Kala East |
| 33 | Kalyanpur Khurd | Rural | Barharwa Kala East |
| 34 | Kanth Chapra | Rural | Bathna |
| 35 | Karaariya Jagir | Rural | Kararia |
| 36 | Karariya | Rural | Kararia |
| 37 | Klyanpur Khas | Rural | Barharwa Kala West |
| 38 | Klyanpur Khurd | Rural | Barharwa Kala West |
| 39 | Konhwa | Rural | Barharwa Kala West |
| 40 | Kotwa | Rural | Kotwa |
| 41 | Laxmnwa | Rural | Barharwa Kala West |
| 42 | Machhar Ganwan | Rural | Machargawa |
| 43 | Maharani Bhopat | Rural | Maharani Bhopat |
| 44 | Mahmada | Rural | Bathna |
| 45 | Mathurapur Math Gopal | Rural | Machargawa |
| 46 | Nandikanhi | Rural | Bhopatpur North |
| 47 | Nawada | Rural | Machargawa |
| 48 | Pakri Ashok Nanhkar | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 49 | Pakri Ashok Tiwari Tola | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 50 | Pakri Asok | Rural | Maharani Bhopat |
| 51 | Pakri Asok | Rural | Maharani Bhopat |
| 52 | Pakri Asok | Rural | Maharani Bhopat |
| 53 | Pokhra | Rural | Pokhara |
| 54 | Ratanpur | Rural | Bathna |
| 55 | Rohua | Rural | Machargawa |
| 56 | Rohua Khas | Rural | Machargawa |
| 57 | Sabaiya | Rural | Machargawa |
| 58 | Sagar Churaman | Rural | Gopi Chapara |
| 59 | Saraia | Rural | Jagiranha |
| 60 | Sirsia | Rural | Bathna |
| 61 | Talwa | Rural | Pokhara |
| 62 | Talwa Pokhar | Rural | Pokhara |
| 63 | Vishunpur | Rural | Bhopatpur North |
| 64 | Vishunpur | Unmapped | Not applicable |
Population of Kotwa Subdivision
As per the Census 2011, Kotwa Subdivision has a total population of 1,68,788 people, consisting of 89,046 males and 79,742 females. There are 31,325 households in the subdivision with an average population density of 1,193 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,68,788 | 1,68,788 | 0 |
| Male Population | 89,046 | 89,046 | 0 |
| Female Population | 79,742 | 79,742 | 0 |
| Total Households | 31,325 | 31,325 | 0 |
| Population Density | 1,193 / km² | 1,193 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the subdivision has 73,965 literate people and 32,434 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 28,891 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 227 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 32,434 | 32,434 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 73,965 | 73,965 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 94,823 | 94,823 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 28,891 | 28,891 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 227 | 227 | 0 |
NOTE: Population and area figures shown here are based on Census 2011. Administrative boundaries may have changed, so the figures may include combined values for areas that were reorganized later.