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 Gram Pradhan 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

According to the 2011 Census, Bakhar Kotwa village had a total population of 1,157 people, including 613 males and 544 females, living in 170 households. The sex ratio was 887 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 45.54%, with male literacy at 59.03% and female literacy at 29.98%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 275.

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

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:

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