Kotwa - Jalalpur, Ambedkar Nagar

Kotwa is a village situated in the Jalalpur tehsil of Ambedkar Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jalalpur and around 43 km from the district headquarters in Ambedkar Nagar. Chaudahpras serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kotwa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kotwa is 168043. The village covers a total geographical area of 53.13 hectares and falls under the 224139 pincode. Jalalpur is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Kotwa

As per Census 2011, Kotwa village has a total population of 542 people, consisting of 287 males and 255 females. The village has 85 households and a sex ratio of 888 females per 1,000 males. There are 60 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 347 literate and 195 illiterate residents. Additionally, 350 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kotwa are given below:

Nearby Villages of Kotwa

Kotwa 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 Kotwa

Kotwa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bisheshwarganj, while the nearest airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 95.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jalalpur to Kotwa is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ambedkar Nagar to Kotwa is about 43 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kotwa

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

Health Facilities in Kotwa

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

FAQs about Kotwa