Kota - Obra, Sonbhadra

Kota is a village situated in the Obra tehsil of Sonbhadra district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 40 km from Robertsganj and around 36 km from Sonbhadra. Kota village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kota is 214043. The village covers a total geographical area of 1 hectares and falls under the 231207 pincode. Sonbhadra is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

Kota village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Robertsganj Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Kota

According to the 2011 Census, Kota village had a total population of 28,393 people, including 14,813 males and 13,580 females, living in 4,944 households. The sex ratio was 917 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.36%, with male literacy at 67.37% and female literacy at 44.12%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2,882, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 13,440.

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

Nearby Villages of Kota

Kota 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 Kota

Kota is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Paras Pani, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 98.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sonbhadra to Kota is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sonbhadra to Kota 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 Kota

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

Health Facilities in Kota

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

FAQs about Kota