Kotwa - Maharajganj, Rae Bareli

Kotwa is a village situated in the Maharajganj tehsil of Rae Bareli district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Maharajganj and around 39 km from the district headquarters in Rae Bareli. Kotwa village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kotwa is 143903. The village covers a total geographical area of 307.22 hectares and falls under the 229306 pincode. Rae Bareli is the nearest town, located about 39 km away.

Kotwa village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Kotwa

According to the 2011 Census, Kotwa village had a total population of 1,613 people, including 834 males and 779 females, living in 285 households. The sex ratio was 934 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.79%, with male literacy at 79.54% and female literacy at 53.08%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 569.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,613834779
Child Population (0–6 yrs)264135129
Scheduled Castes (SC)569292277
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population901556345
Illiterate Population712278434

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BansinghpurNorth1.15 km
Rampur PadumnathSouth1.17 km
Niyat Kunwar KheraNorth-West1.32 km
Jaraw GanjEast1.91 km
KhajuronNorth-East2.06 km
Raipur NeruwaNorth-West2.17 km
Rampur KhasNorth2.24 km
Basant Kunwar KheraWest2.42 km
NarayanpurSouth-West2.47 km
GurhaNorth-East2.87 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kotwa

Kotwa is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bachhrawan, while the nearest airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rae Bareli to Kotwa is about 39 km, with a usual travel time of 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within <1 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Kotwa

Where is Kotwa located?

Kotwa village is located in Maharajganj Tehsil, Rae Bareli district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kotwa?

Kotwa is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Kotwa?

The pincode of Kotwa is 229306.

What is the population of Kotwa?

Kotwa had a total population of 1,613, including 834 males and 779 females.

How many households are there in Kotwa?

Kotwa had 285 households.

What is the literacy rate in Kotwa?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kotwa was 66.79%. Male literacy was 79.54% and female literacy was 53.08%.