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 information the sub-district code of Kotwa Block (CD) is 01049. Total area of kotwa subdivision is 142 km². Kotwa subdivision has a population of 1,68,788 peoples. Kotwa subdivision has a population density of 1193 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 31,325 houses in the sub-district. When it comes to literacy, 43.82% population of kotwa subdivision is literate, out of which 51.70% males and 35.02% females are literate.
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'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 |
Social Structure and Density
This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Kotwa Subdivision , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.
| 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 |