Kota - Goghat - I, Hooghly

Kota is a village situated in the Goghat - I subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 24.2 km from Goghat and around 100 km from Chinsura. Nakunda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kota village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kota is 324102. The village covers a total geographical area of 544.35 hectares and falls under the 712614 pincode. Arambag is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Kota village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Kota

According to the 2011 Census, Kota village had a total population of 2,753 people, including 1,386 males and 1,367 females, living in 645 households. The sex ratio was 986 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.19%, with male literacy at 80.61% and female literacy at 67.74%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,435, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 35.

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, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Tarakeswar, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arambag to Kota is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Kota is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 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