Kotha - Tilhar, Shahjahanpur

Kotha is a village situated in the Tilhar tehsil of Shahjahanpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tilhar and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Shahjahanpur. Lohar Gavan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kotha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kotha is 133492. The village covers a total geographical area of 41.15 hectares and falls under the 242303 pincode. Shahjahanpur is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

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

Population of Kotha

As per Census 2011, Kotha village has a total population of 646 people, consisting of 351 males and 295 females. The village has 114 households and a sex ratio of 840 females per 1,000 males. There are 119 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 335 literate and 311 illiterate residents. Additionally, 453 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population646351295
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1196554
Scheduled Castes (SC)453247206
Literate Population335203132
Illiterate Population311148163

Nearby Villages of Kotha

Kotha 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)
Nadiaya RampurSouth1.07 km
Behata MuradpurEast1.28 km
Kuniya T. SurjupurNorth-West1.36 km
Behta KhasSouth-East1.58 km
BhekhampurNorth-East1.60 km
Kuan DandaaWest1.98 km
BhanpuraNorth2.07 km
HeerpurNorth-East2.09 km
Hadira HaridaspurNorth-West2.20 km
Biharipur T. SurjupurNorth-West2.26 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kotha

Kotha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bilpur, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 93.1 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shahjahanpur to Kotha is about 38 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 Kotha

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

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

Health Facilities in Kotha

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Kotha

Where is Kotha located?

Kotha village is located in Tilhar Tehsil, Shahjahanpur district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kotha?

The Gram Panchayat of Kotha is Lohar Gavan.

What is the pincode of Kotha?

The pincode of Kotha is 242303.

What is the population of Kotha?

Kotha has a total population of 646, including 351 males and 295 females.

How many households are there in Kotha?

There are 114 households in Kotha.

What is the literacy rate in Kotha?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kotha is 51.86%. Male literacy is 57.83% and female literacy is 44.75%.