Kotab - Machhlishahr, Jaunpur

Kotab is a village situated in the Machhlishahr tehsil of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Machhlishahr and around 52 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Kotaw serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kotab village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kotab is 201015. The village covers a total geographical area of 107.28 hectares and falls under the 222143 pincode. Jaunpur is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Kotab

According to the 2011 Census, Kotab village had a total population of 868 people, including 448 males and 420 females, living in 116 households. The sex ratio was 938 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.20%, with male literacy at 93.23% and female literacy at 60.05%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 101.

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

Nearby Villages of Kotab

Kotab 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 Kotab

Kotab is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Suwansa, while the nearest airport is Allahabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaunpur to Kotab is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jaunpur to Kotab is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kotab

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

Health Facilities in Kotab

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

FAQs about Kotab