Kothiya - Nizamabad, Azamgarh

Kothiya is a village situated in the Nizamabad tehsil of Azamgarh district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nizamabad and around 28 km from the district headquarters in Azamgarh. Feruddenpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kothiya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kothiya is 194413. The village covers a total geographical area of 66.82 hectares and falls under the 223227 pincode. Saraymeer is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

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

Population of Kothiya

According to the 2011 Census, Kothiya village had a total population of 683 people, including 320 males and 363 females, living in 110 households. The sex ratio was 1,134 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.16%, with male literacy at 85.20% and female literacy at 58.86%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 184.

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 Population683320363
Child Population (0–6 yrs)904347
Scheduled Castes (SC)18480104
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population422236186
Illiterate Population26184177

Nearby Villages of Kothiya

Kothiya 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)
Araji KanaithaSouth0.55 km
FaridunpurNorth-West0.62 km
Kolpur KusahaNorth-East0.89 km
Chak MiyanSouth-East0.96 km
NikamuddinpurSouth-West1.21 km
GokulpurWest1.27 km
Chak ShahrullahNorth1.38 km
Chhittu PattiSouth-East1.45 km
Agasadna MustfabadNorth-East1.62 km
KhanpurSouth-West1.67 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kothiya

Kothiya is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Sanjarpur, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Saraymeer to Kothiya is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Azamgarh to Kothiya is about 28 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kothiya

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within <1 km

Health Facilities in Kothiya

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Kothiya

Where is Kothiya located?

Kothiya village is located in Nizamabad Tehsil, Azamgarh district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kothiya?

The Gram Panchayat of Kothiya is Feruddenpur.

What is the pincode of Kothiya?

The pincode of Kothiya is 223227.

What is the population of Kothiya?

Kothiya had a total population of 683, including 320 males and 363 females.

How many households are there in Kothiya?

Kothiya had 110 households.

What is the literacy rate in Kothiya?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kothiya was 71.16%. Male literacy was 85.20% and female literacy was 58.86%.