Kotwa - Kasya, Kushinagar

Kotwa is a village situated in the Kasya tehsil of Kushinagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kasya and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Kushinagar. Kotwa village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kotwa is 189324. The village covers a total geographical area of 71.34 hectares and falls under the 274401 pincode. Kushinagar is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Kotwa 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 Fazilnagar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Deoria Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kotwa

According to the 2011 Census, Kotwa village had a total population of 1,357 people, including 689 males and 668 females, living in 182 households. The sex ratio was 970 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.81%, with male literacy at 88.55% and female literacy at 58.76%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 148, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 129.

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

Nearby Villages of Kotwa

Kotwa 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 Kotwa

Kotwa 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 Chaf Halt, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kushinagar to Kotwa is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kushinagar to Kotwa is about 30 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 Kotwa

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

Health Facilities in Kotwa

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

FAQs about Kotwa