Kotwa - Rudrapur, Deoria

Kotwa is a village situated in the Rudrapur tehsil of Deoria district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rudrapur and around 36 km from the district headquarters in Deoria. Krorva serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kotwa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kotwa is 190647. The village covers a total geographical area of 93.4 hectares and falls under the 274202 pincode. Deoria is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Kotwa village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Kotwa

According to the 2011 Census, Kotwa village had a total population of 1,565 people, including 768 males and 797 females, living in 221 households. The sex ratio was 1,038 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.63%, with male literacy at 86.51% and female literacy at 67.41%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 220, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 14.

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

Nearby Villages of Kotwa

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 Kotwa

Kotwa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Barhaj Bazar, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Deoria to Kotwa is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Deoria to Kotwa is about 36 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

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

Health Facilities in 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 Kotwa village are given below:

FAQs about Kotwa