Kotwa Village Overview
Kotwa is a village in Chakradharpur tehsil of Pashchimi Singhbhum district, Jharkhand. Chakradharpur is the tehsil headquarters, while Pashchimi Singhbhum is the district headquarters for Kotwa village. As per available records (2009), Padampur is the Gram Panchayat for Kotwa village.
The sections below provide essential information about Kotwa village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Kotwa is 377313. The village covers a geographical area of 211 hectares and has a pincode of 833102. Chakradharpur is the nearest town.
Location Map of Kotwa
Population & Demographics of Kotwa
This section provides population and demographic details of Kotwa village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,325 | 625 | 700 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 274 | 115 | 159 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 831 | 377 | 454 |
| Literate Population | 636 | 410 | 226 |
| Illiterate Population | 689 | 215 | 474 |
Key population details of Kotwa village are given below:
- Kotwa village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 1,325, including approximately 625 males and 700 females, with a sex ratio of 1120 females per 1,000 males.
- Children aged 0–6 years form a notable share of the village population.
- 831 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Kotwa village is moderate, with a literacy rate of about 48.00%.
- There are around 268 households in Kotwa village.
Transport & Connectivity of Kotwa
Transport facilities help residents of Kotwa village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a 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 Kotwa
The following villages are located close to Kotwa and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kotwa
- Where is Kotwa located?
- Kotwa village is located in Chakradharpur Subdivision, Pashchimi Singhbhum district, Jharkhand, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Kotwa?
- The Gram Panchayat of Kotwa is Padampur (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Kotwa?
- The pincode of Kotwa is 833102.
- What is the population of Kotwa?
- Kotwa has a total population of 1,325, including 625 males and 700 females.
- How many households are there in Kotwa?
- There are 268 households in Kotwa.
- What is the literacy rate in Kotwa?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kotwa is 48.00%. Male literacy is 65.60% and female literacy is 32.29%.