Kotara - Rudauli, Ayodhya

Kotara is a village situated in the Rudauli tehsil of Ayodhya district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 11 km from Rudauli and around 48 km from Faizabad. Kotra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kotara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kotara is 165662. The village covers a total geographical area of 141.85 hectares and falls under the 224116 pincode. Rudauli is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Kotara village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Kotara

According to the 2011 Census, Kotara village had a total population of 1,328 people, including 652 males and 676 females, living in 248 households. The sex ratio was 1,037 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.05%, with male literacy at 71.35% and female literacy at 59.15%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 162.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,328652676
Child Population (0–6 yrs)238125113
Scheduled Castes (SC)1628577
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population709376333
Illiterate Population619276343

Nearby Villages of Kotara

Kotara 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
HasanamauSouth-East0.66 km
KopeypurWest0.74 km
ShahapurWest1.17 km
KhairiEast1.45 km
ParsauNorth-West1.53 km
AitherSouth-East1.58 km
AharauliNorth-East1.67 km
Baranpur KhurdSouth1.99 km
Meenapur PhagauliSouth-West2.20 km
BichalaSouth-East2.38 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kotara

Kotara 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 Rauzagaon, while the nearest airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 72.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rudauli to Kotara is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Faizabad to Kotara is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kotara

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Kotara

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Kotara

Where is Kotara located?

Kotara village is located in Rudauli Tehsil, Ayodhya district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Kotara?

The Gram Panchayat of Kotara is Kotra.

What is the pincode of Kotara?

The pincode of Kotara is 224116.

What is the population of Kotara?

Kotara had a total population of 1,328, including 652 males and 676 females.

How many households are there in Kotara?

Kotara had 248 households.

What is the literacy rate in Kotara?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kotara was 65.05%. Male literacy was 71.35% and female literacy was 59.15%.