Kotash - Robertsganj, Sonbhadra

Kotash is a village situated in the Robertsganj tehsil of Sonbhadra district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Robertsganj and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Sonbhadra. Kotaas serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kotash village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kotash is 213493. The village covers a total geographical area of 169.94 hectares and falls under the 231213 pincode. Sonbhadra is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Kotash

As per Census 2011, Kotash village has a total population of 1,060 people, consisting of 554 males and 506 females. The village has 158 households and a sex ratio of 913 females per 1,000 males. There are 188 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 605 literate and 455 illiterate residents. Additionally, 217 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kotash

Kotash 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 Kotash

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Kotash. The nearest railway station is Churk, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 75.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sonbhadra to Kotash is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sonbhadra to Kotash is about 20 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kotash

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

Health Facilities in Kotash

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

FAQs about Kotash