Kotra - Hasanganj, Unnao

Kotra is a village situated in the Hasanganj tehsil of Unnao district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hasanganj and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Unnao. Kotra village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kotra is 141792. The village covers a total geographical area of 497.65 hectares and falls under the 209870 pincode. Unnao is the nearest town, located about 15 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 Safipur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Unnao Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kotra

As per Census 2011, Kotra village has a total population of 1,601 people, consisting of 882 males and 719 females. The village has 312 households and a sex ratio of 815 females per 1,000 males. There are 196 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 794 literate and 807 illiterate residents. Additionally, 277 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,601882719
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1969898
Scheduled Castes (SC)277145132
Literate Population794518276
Illiterate Population807364443

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)
Basawan KheraEast1.04 km
LaglesrapurNorth-West1.77 km
Jangal JahanabadSouth1.88 km
Pama KheraNorth-East1.96 km
BhangarwatNorth2.42 km
PurwaWest2.47 km
BhaduhaEast2.53 km
Hari GadhiNorth-East2.74 km
TenaiWest2.76 km
BirampurNorth3.09 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 Makhi, while the nearest airport is Kanpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Unnao to Kotra is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Unnao to Kotra 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 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
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

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)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Kotra

Where is Kotra located?

Kotra village is located in Hasanganj Tehsil, Unnao 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 209870.

What is the population of Kotra?

Kotra has a total population of 1,601, including 882 males and 719 females.

How many households are there in Kotra?

There are 312 households in Kotra.

What is the literacy rate in Kotra?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kotra is 49.59%. Male literacy is 58.73% and female literacy is 38.39%.