Kotwari - Rasra, Ballia

Kotwari is a village situated in the Rasra tehsil of Ballia district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rasra and around 41 km from the district headquarters in Ballia. Kotwari village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kotwari is 198438. The village covers a total geographical area of 268.6 hectares and falls under the 221712 pincode.

Kotwari village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Rasara Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ghosi Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kotwari

According to the 2011 Census, Kotwari village had a total population of 3,684 people, including 1,865 males and 1,819 females, living in 546 households. The sex ratio was 975 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.22%, with male literacy at 80.44% and female literacy at 61.90%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,144, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 75.

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

Nearby Villages of Kotwari

Kotwari 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 Kotwari

Kotwari 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 Sanwara, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 90.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Ballia to Kotwari is about 41 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 Kotwari

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

Health Facilities in Kotwari

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

FAQs about Kotwari