Kotawali - Saidpur, Ghazipur

Kotawali is a village situated in the Saidpur tehsil of Ghazipur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Saidpur and around 27 km from the district headquarters in Ghajipur. Manjha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kotawali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kotawali is 204638. The village covers a total geographical area of 52.46 hectares and falls under the 233306 pincode. Saidpur is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Kotawali 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 Saidpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ghazipur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kotawali

According to the 2011 Census, Kotawali village had a total population of 150 people, including 68 males and 82 females, living in 21 households. The sex ratio was 1,206 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.87%, with male literacy at 77.19% and female literacy at 65.71%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 41.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1506882
Child Population (0–6 yrs)231112
Scheduled Castes (SC)412516
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population904446
Illiterate Population602436

Nearby Villages of Kotawali

Kotawali 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)
GambhirpurNorth-West0.77 km
Jai Chand ChackNorth-West1.32 km
Chak PakariNorth1.48 km
Pura AhiranNorth-West1.50 km
ManjhaSouth-West1.58 km
Nari PachdewaSouth-East1.59 km
Khankah KalaNorth1.62 km
Pharid ChackNorth-East1.91 km
Chak Shah MuhammadNorth2.12 km
BinwalWest2.19 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kotawali

Kotawali is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Basuchak, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Saidpur to Kotawali is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ghajipur to Kotawali is about 27 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 Kotawali

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Kotawali

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Kotawali

Where is Kotawali located?

Kotawali village is located in Saidpur Tehsil, Ghazipur district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Kotawali?

The Gram Panchayat of Kotawali is Manjha.

What is the pincode of Kotawali?

The pincode of Kotawali is 233306.

What is the population of Kotawali?

Kotawali had a total population of 150, including 68 males and 82 females.

How many households are there in Kotawali?

Kotawali had 21 households.

What is the literacy rate in Kotawali?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kotawali was 70.87%. Male literacy was 77.19% and female literacy was 65.71%.