Kotiya - Shahganj, Jaunpur

Kotiya is a village situated in the Shahganj tehsil of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 21 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahganj and around 57 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Piparaul serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kotiya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kotiya is 200070. The village covers a total geographical area of 88.29 hectares and falls under the 223105 pincode. Shahganj is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

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

Population of Kotiya

According to the 2011 Census, Kotiya village had a total population of 910 people, including 469 males and 441 females, living in 139 households. The sex ratio was 940 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.81%, with male literacy at 73.83% and female literacy at 51.47%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 649.

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

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:

Transport and Connectivity of Kotiya

Public transport in the Kotiya is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Koiripur, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shahganj to Kotiya is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jaunpur to Kotiya is about 57 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 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:

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:

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