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

According to the 2011 Census, Kotra village had a total population of 4,151 people, including 2,172 males and 1,979 females, living in 737 households. The sex ratio was 911 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.79%, with male literacy at 73.57% and female literacy at 52.71%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,060.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Kotra