Bakhar Kotwa - Tulsipur, Balrampur

Bakhar Kotwa is a village situated in the Tulsipur tehsil of Balrampur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tulsipur and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Balrampur. Bakhar Kotwa village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bakhar Kotwa is 173594. The village covers a total geographical area of 309.67 hectares and falls under the 271205 pincode. Tulsipur is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Bakhar Kotwa

As per Census 2011, Bakhar Kotwa village has a total population of 1,157 people, consisting of 613 males and 544 females. The village has 170 households and a sex ratio of 887 females per 1,000 males. There are 237 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 419 literate and 738 illiterate residents. Additionally, 275 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Bakhar Kotwa are given below:

Nearby Villages of Bakhar Kotwa

Bakhar Kotwa 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 Bakhar Kotwa

Bakhar Kotwa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gainsari Junction, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 99.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tulsipur to Bakhar Kotwa is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balrampur to Bakhar Kotwa is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bakhar Kotwa

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

Health Facilities in Bakhar Kotwa

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

FAQs about Bakhar Kotwa