Kota - Dubrajpur, Birbhum

Kota is a village situated in the Dubrajpur subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 11.3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dubrajpur and around 29.7 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Loba serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kota village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kota is 318241. The village covers a total geographical area of 460.13 hectares and falls under the 731104 pincode. Dubrajpur is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Kota village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Dubrajpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Birbhum Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kota

According to the 2011 Census, Kota village had a total population of 3,623 people, including 1,882 males and 1,741 females, living in 781 households. The sex ratio was 925 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.33%, with male literacy at 74.24% and female literacy at 59.74%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,342, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 253.

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, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Dubrajpur, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 16.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dubrajpur to Kota is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Kota is about 29.7 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