Kotra - Shahabad, Hardoi

Kotra is a village situated in the Shahabad tehsil of Hardoi district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 34 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahabad and around 34 km from the district headquarters in Hardoi. Kotra village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kotra is 139450. The village covers a total geographical area of 245.25 hectares and falls under the 241406 pincode. Pihani is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Kotra

As per Census 2011, Kotra village has a total population of 1,573 people, consisting of 793 males and 780 females. The village has 291 households and a sex ratio of 983 females per 1,000 males. There are 187 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,101 literate and 472 illiterate residents. Additionally, 329 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kotra are given below:

Nearby Villages of Kotra

Kotra 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 Kotra

Kotra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Maikalganj, while the nearest airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 97.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pihani to Kotra is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hardoi to Kotra is about 34 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 Kotra

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

Health Facilities in Kotra

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

FAQs about Kotra