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 Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Kotwa

According to the 2011 Census, Kotwa village had a total population of 542 people, including 287 males and 255 females, living in 85 households. The sex ratio was 889 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.99%, with male literacy at 81.08% and female literacy at 61.43%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 350.

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

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