Kotda - Nakur, Saharanpur

Kotda is a village situated in the Nakur tehsil of Saharanpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nakur and around 28 km from the district headquarters in Saharanpur. Kothda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kotda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kotda is 109868. The village covers a total geographical area of 497.13 hectares and falls under the 247341 pincode. Gangoh is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Kotda

As per Census 2011, Kotda village has a total population of 1,704 people, consisting of 906 males and 798 females. The village has 205 households and a sex ratio of 880 females per 1,000 males. There are 302 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 350 literate and 1,354 illiterate residents. Additionally, 36 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kotda are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,704906798
Child Population (0–6 yrs)302168134
Scheduled Castes (SC)362313
Literate Population350227123
Illiterate Population1,354679675

Nearby Villages of Kotda

Kotda 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)
MohanpuraSouth-West1.11 km
Pirthi MazraSouth-East1.24 km
Sher MauNorth-East1.37 km
Bishal HeraNorth-West1.76 km
Banda HeriSouth-East1.86 km
SadikpuraWest2.04 km
Sheikhpura Urf KhospuraNorth-East2.38 km
Salar-puraSouth-West2.51 km
KamheraSouth2.55 km
Bira KheriSouth-East2.81 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kotda

Kotda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Rampurmani Hara, while the nearest airport is Karnal Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 23.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gangoh to Kotda is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Saharanpur to Kotda is about 28 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 Kotda

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within <1 km

Health Facilities in Kotda

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Kotda

Where is Kotda located?

Kotda village is located in Nakur Tehsil, Saharanpur district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kotda?

The Gram Panchayat of Kotda is Kothda.

What is the pincode of Kotda?

The pincode of Kotda is 247341.

What is the population of Kotda?

Kotda has a total population of 1,704, including 906 males and 798 females.

How many households are there in Kotda?

There are 205 households in Kotda.

What is the literacy rate in Kotda?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kotda is 20.54%. Male literacy is 25.06% and female literacy is 15.41%.