Kothara - Raniganj, Pratapgarh

Kothara is a village situated in the Raniganj tehsil of Pratapgarh district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Raniganj and around 33 km from the district headquarters in Pratapgarh. Kothra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kothara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kothara is 159801. The village covers a total geographical area of 423.47 hectares and falls under the 230304 pincode.

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

Population of Kothara

According to the 2011 Census, Kothara village had a total population of 1,284 people, including 625 males and 659 females, living in 201 households. The sex ratio was 1,054 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.58%, with male literacy at 87.66% and female literacy at 59.79%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 187.

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

Nearby Villages of Kothara

Kothara 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 Kothara

Kothara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gaura, while the nearest airport is Allahabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Pratapgarh to Kothara is about 33 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 Kothara

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

Health Facilities in Kothara

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

FAQs about Kothara