Kotakhas - Gabhana, Aligarh

Kotakhas is a village situated in the Gabhana tehsil of Aligarh district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gabhana and around 13 km from the district headquarters in Aligarh. Kotakhas village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kotakhas is 122022. The village covers a total geographical area of 270.18 hectares and falls under the 202122 pincode. Aligarh is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Kotakhas village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Barauli Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Aligarh Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kotakhas

According to the 2011 Census, Kotakhas village had a total population of 1,797 people, including 916 males and 881 females, living in 305 households. The sex ratio was 962 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 49.86%, with male literacy at 58.51% and female literacy at 40.73%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 879.

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

Nearby Villages of Kotakhas

Kotakhas 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 Kotakhas

Kotakhas is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kulwa, while the nearest airport is Agra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 81.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Aligarh to Kotakhas is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kotakhas

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

Health Facilities in Kotakhas

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

FAQs about Kotakhas