Kotwa - Phulpur, Prayagraj

Kotwa is a village situated in the Phulpur tehsil of Prayagraj district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 24 km from Phulpur and around 24 km from Allahabad. Kotwa village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kotwa is 161685. The village covers a total geographical area of 279.63 hectares and falls under the 221505 pincode. Jhusi 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 Phulpur Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Kotwa

According to the 2011 Census, Kotwa village had a total population of 9,100 people, including 4,863 males and 4,237 females, living in 1,426 households. The sex ratio was 871 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.56%, with male literacy at 87.61% and female literacy at 68.17%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 922.

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, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ramnathpur, while the nearest airport is Allahabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 23.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jhusi to Kotwa is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Allahabad to Kotwa is about 24 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. 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