Kotia - Ballia

Kotia is a village situated in the Ballia tehsil of Ballia district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 18 km from Ballia, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Araipur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kotia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kotia is 198683. The village covers a total geographical area of 58.13 hectares and falls under the 277123 pincode. Ballia is the nearest town, located about 158 km away.

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

Population of Kotia

As per Census 2011, Kotia village has a total population of 254 people, consisting of 132 males and 122 females. The village has 42 households and a sex ratio of 924 females per 1,000 males. There are 41 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 152 literate and 102 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Kotia

Kotia 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 Kotia

Kotia is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Jigni Khas, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 94.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ballia to Kotia is about 158 km, with a usual travel time of around ~4.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ballia to Kotia is about 18 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 Kotia

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

Health Facilities in Kotia

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

FAQs about Kotia