Kotea - Jalalpur, Saran

Kotea is a village situated in the Jalalpur subdivision of Saran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jalalpur and around 14 km from the district headquarters in Chhapra. Rampur Nur Nagar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kotea village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kotea is 233539. The village covers a total geographical area of 51.4 hectares and falls under the 841412 pincode. Chapra is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Kotea village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head.

Population of Kotea

According to the 2011 Census, Kotea village had a total population of 3,153 people, including 1,618 males and 1,535 females, living in 580 households. The sex ratio was 949 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.16%, with male literacy at 87.73% and female literacy at 64.11%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 891.

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

Nearby Villages of Kotea

Kotea 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 Kotea

Kotea is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Khairah, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chapra to Kotea is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chhapra to Kotea is about 14 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kotea

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

Health Facilities in Kotea

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Kotea village are given below:

FAQs about Kotea