Kotana - Baraut, Baghpat

Kotana is a village situated in the Baraut tehsil of Baghpat district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Baraut and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Baghpat. Kotana village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kotana is 119297. The village covers a total geographical area of 1168.11 hectares and falls under the 250611 pincode. Baraut is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Kotana

According to the 2011 Census, Kotana village had a total population of 11,734 people, including 6,243 males and 5,491 females, living in 1,723 households. The sex ratio was 880 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 46.38%, with male literacy at 56.52% and female literacy at 34.83%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 708.

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

Nearby Villages of Kotana

Kotana 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 Kotana

Kotana is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Baraut, while the nearest airport is Indira Gandhi International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baraut to Kotana is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baghpat to Kotana is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kotana

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

Health Facilities in Kotana

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

FAQs about Kotana