Kotra - Biswan, Sitapur

Kotra is a village situated in the Biswan tehsil of Sitapur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Biswan and around 36 km from the district headquarters in Sitapur. Kotra village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kotra is 138313. The village covers a total geographical area of 645.81 hectares and falls under the 261201 pincode. Sitapur is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Kotra

As per Census 2011, Kotra village has a total population of 4,151 people, consisting of 2,172 males and 1,979 females. The village has 737 households and a sex ratio of 911 females per 1,000 males. There are 724 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,186 literate and 1,965 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,060 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population4,1512,1721,979
Child Population (0–6 yrs)724352372
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,060554506
Literate Population2,1861,339847
Illiterate Population1,9658331,132

Nearby Villages of Kotra

Kotra 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)
BudhanapurSouth-West1.81 km
BhithmaniWest1.99 km
Madar MauEast2.33 km
Mahmoodpur BazarSouth2.44 km
KakarkoiNorth-East2.74 km
NakaraWest3.02 km
JallabadNorth-East3.07 km
DharampurNorth-West3.24 km
GureshSouth-West3.29 km
Mahraj NagarNorth-West3.30 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kotra

Kotra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Biswan, while the nearest airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 72.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
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 Sitapur to Kotra is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sitapur to Kotra is about 36 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 Kotra

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Kotra

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

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

FAQs about Kotra

Where is Kotra located?

Kotra village is located in Biswan Tehsil, Sitapur district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kotra?

Kotra is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Kotra?

The pincode of Kotra is 261201.

What is the population of Kotra?

Kotra has a total population of 4,151, including 2,172 males and 1,979 females.

How many households are there in Kotra?

There are 737 households in Kotra.

What is the literacy rate in Kotra?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kotra is 52.66%. Male literacy is 61.65% and female literacy is 42.80%.