Kotwa Dham - Sirauli Gauspur, Bara Banki

Kotwa Dham is a village situated in the Sirauli Gauspur tehsil of Bara Banki district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sirauli Gauspur and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Barabanki. Kotwa Dham village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kotwa Dham is 164969. The village covers a total geographical area of 172.51 hectares and falls under the 225415 pincode. Tikait Nagar is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Kotwa Dham

As per Census 2011, Kotwa Dham village has a total population of 1,010 people, consisting of 550 males and 460 females. The village has 219 households and a sex ratio of 836 females per 1,000 males. There are 102 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 609 literate and 401 illiterate residents. Additionally, 256 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,010550460
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1025250
Scheduled Castes (SC)256139117
Literate Population609365244
Illiterate Population401185216

Nearby Villages of Kotwa Dham

Kotwa Dham 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
MadarpurWest0.75 km
Ariya MauEast0.85 km
Amania PurSouth-West1.72 km
Tahasi PurSouth1.79 km
MeerapurWest1.80 km
Jadwa PurEast1.80 km
Amra KatehraNorth-West2.13 km
SahnimauNorth2.35 km
MarauchaNorth-East2.47 km
PattipurSouth2.50 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kotwa Dham

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Kotwa Dham. The nearest railway station is Saidkhanpur, while the nearest airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tikait Nagar to Kotwa Dham is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barabanki to Kotwa Dham 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 Kotwa Dham

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Kotwa Dham

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Kotwa Dham

Where is Kotwa Dham located?

Kotwa Dham village is located in Sirauli Gauspur Tehsil, Bara Banki district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kotwa Dham?

Kotwa Dham is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Kotwa Dham?

The pincode of Kotwa Dham is 225415.

What is the population of Kotwa Dham?

Kotwa Dham has a total population of 1,010, including 550 males and 460 females.

How many households are there in Kotwa Dham?

There are 219 households in Kotwa Dham.

What is the literacy rate in Kotwa Dham?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kotwa Dham is 60.30%. Male literacy is 66.36% and female literacy is 53.04%.