Kothawar - Jaunpur

Kothawar is a village situated in the Jaunpur tehsil of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 7 km from Jaunpur, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Kothwar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kothawar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kothawar is 201964. The village covers a total geographical area of 176 hectares and falls under the 222003 pincode. Jounpur is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Kothawar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Jaunpur Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Kothawar

According to the 2011 Census, Kothawar village had a total population of 2,400 people, including 1,166 males and 1,234 females, living in 364 households. The sex ratio was 1,058 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.68%, with male literacy at 75.14% and female literacy at 55.11%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 812.

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

Nearby Villages of Kothawar

Kothawar 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 Kothawar

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Kothawar. The nearest railway station is Mahgawan Halt, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jounpur to Kothawar is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jaunpur to Kothawar is about 7 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kothawar

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

Health Facilities in Kothawar

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

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