Kotiya - Saidpur, Ghazipur

Kotiya is a village situated in the Saidpur tehsil of Ghazipur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Saidpur and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Ghazipur. Kotiya village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kotiya is 204198. The village covers a total geographical area of 211.62 hectares and falls under the 233307 pincode.

Kotiya 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 Kotiya

According to the 2011 Census, Kotiya village had a total population of 949 people, including 476 males and 473 females, living in 125 households. The sex ratio was 994 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.36%, with male literacy at 82.91% and female literacy at 58.39%.

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 Population949476473
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1468462
Scheduled Castes (SC)000
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population565325240
Illiterate Population384151233

Nearby Villages of Kotiya

Kotiya 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)
Jogiya Urph MehditalNorth-East0.69 km
Tajpur MolanaSouth0.93 km
Payare PattiNorth-East1.06 km
Saray BadhaSouth1.31 km
IsmaylpurEast1.33 km
AmuwaraNorth-East1.41 km
Chilona KhurdWest1.52 km
TogapurSouth-West1.57 km
MajholiSouth-East1.75 km
Chilona KalanWest1.84 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kotiya

Kotiya is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Aunrihar Jn, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Ghazipur to Kotiya is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kotiya

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

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

Health Facilities in Kotiya

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

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

FAQs about Kotiya

Where is Kotiya located?

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

What is the Gram Panchayat of Kotiya?

Kotiya is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Kotiya?

The pincode of Kotiya is 233307.

What is the population of Kotiya?

Kotiya had a total population of 949, including 476 males and 473 females.

How many households are there in Kotiya?

Kotiya had 125 households.

What is the literacy rate in Kotiya?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kotiya was 70.36%. Male literacy was 82.91% and female literacy was 58.39%.