Kotwar - Bighapur, Unnao

Kotwar is a village situated in the Bighapur tehsil of Unnao district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bighapur and around 53 km from the district headquarters in Unnao. Kotwar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kotwar is 142831. The village covers a total geographical area of 141.45 hectares and falls under the 209866 pincode. Unnao is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Kotwar 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 Bhagwantnagar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Unnao Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kotwar

According to the 2011 Census, Kotwar village had a total population of 877 people, including 441 males and 436 females, living in 171 households. The sex ratio was 989 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.18%, with male literacy at 72.87% and female literacy at 59.25%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 493.

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

Nearby Villages of Kotwar

Kotwar 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 Kotwar

Kotwar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Takia, while the nearest airport is Kanpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Unnao to Kotwar is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Unnao to Kotwar is about 53 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kotwar

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

Health Facilities in Kotwar

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

FAQs about Kotwar