Koth - Sikanderpur, Ballia

Koth is a village situated in the Sikanderpur tehsil of Ballia district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sikanderpur and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Ballia. Koth village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Koth is 197996. The village covers a total geographical area of 528.08 hectares and falls under the 221717 pincode. Sikandarpur is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Koth village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Koth

According to the 2011 Census, Koth village had a total population of 8,434 people, including 4,157 males and 4,277 females, living in 1,244 households. The sex ratio was 1,029 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.34%, with male literacy at 81.27% and female literacy at 59.76%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 843, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 197.

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

Nearby Villages of Koth

Koth 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 Koth

Koth is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Turtipar, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 77.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sikandarpur to Koth is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ballia to Koth is about 40 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 Koth

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

Health Facilities in Koth

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

FAQs about Koth