Kotwalia

Kotwalia is a village located in Salkhua subdivision of Saharsa district in Bihar, India. It is situated 14km away from sub-district headquarter Salkhua (tehsildar office) and 30km away from district headquarter Saharsa. As per 2009 stats, Situaha is the gram panchayat of Kotwalia village.

Kotwalia has its own place in the vibrant Saharsa region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Kotwalia

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kotwalia is 226678. The village spans a total geographical area of 593.3 hectares. Saharsa is nearest town to Kotwalia village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 30km away.

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Population of Kotwalia

Below is a concise population overview of Kotwalia as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 4,435 2,357 2,078
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 836 422 414
Scheduled Castes (SC) 39 20 19
Scheduled Tribes (ST) N/A N/A N/A
Literate Population 1,583 1,114 469
Illiterate Population 2,852 1,243 1,609

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Kotwalia village:

  • The total population of Kotwalia village is around 4,435, including approximately 2,357 males and 2,078 females, with a sex ratio of 881 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 836 children aged 0–6 years in Kotwalia village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Kotwalia village has 39 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
  • The literacy rate of Kotwalia village is about 35.69%, with male literacy at 47.26% and female literacy at 22.57%.
  • There are around 790 households in Kotwalia village.

Connectivity of Kotwalia

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Kotwalia. As per the 2011 stats, Kotwalia had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Railway Station Available within 5 - 10 km distance

Nearby Villages of Kotwalia

Knowing the nearby villages of Kotwalia helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Kotwalia.

Puraini Mamarkha Salkhua Situahi Utesra Chhachhua Seoti Samhar Khurd Samhar Kalan Kuchaut Sahsaili Thuthi

Frequently Asked Questions about Kotwalia

Where is Kotwalia located?
Kotwalia village is situated in Salkhua Subdivision, within the Saharsa district of Bihar, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Kotwalia?
The Gram Panchayat of Kotwalia is Situaha (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the population of Kotwalia as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Kotwalia is 4,435, with 2,357 males and 2,078 females.
How many households are there in Kotwalia as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Kotwalia village has a total of 790 households.
What is the literacy rate in Kotwalia as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Kotwalia is 35.69%. The male literacy rate is 47.26%, while the female literacy rate is 22.57%.