Kot Village Overview
Kot is a village in Mayureswar I tehsil of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It lies about 9.7 km from Mollarpur tehsil headquarters and around 34.2 km from Suri district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Jhikodda is the Gram Panchayat for Kot village.
The sections below provide essential information about Kot village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Kot is 316563. The village covers a geographical area of 47.47 hectares and has a pincode of 731216. Sainthia is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.
Location Map of Kot
Population & Demographics of Kot
This section provides population and demographic details of Kot village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,888 | 1,474 | 1,414 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 440 | 230 | 210 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 1,677 | 937 | 740 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,211 | 537 | 674 |
Key population details of Kot village are given below:
- Kot village is a well-populated village with a total population of around 2,888, including approximately 1,474 males and 1,414 females, with a sex ratio of 959 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- The literacy level of Kot village is moderate, with a literacy rate of about 58.07%.
- There are around 610 households in Kot village.
Transport & Connectivity of Kot
Transport facilities help residents of Kot village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Kot
The following villages are located close to Kot and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kot
- Where is Kot located?
- Kot village is located in Mayureswar I Subdivision, Birbhum district, West Bengal, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Kot?
- The Gram Panchayat of Kot is Jhikodda (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Kot?
- The pincode of Kot is 731216.
- What is the population of Kot?
- Kot has a total population of 2,888, including 1,474 males and 1,414 females.
- How many households are there in Kot?
- There are 610 households in Kot.
- What is the literacy rate in Kot?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kot is 58.07%. Male literacy is 63.57% and female literacy is 52.33%.