Kotai - Goghat - II, Hooghly

Kotai is a village situated in the Goghat - II subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 15 km from Goghat and around 89.4 km from Chinsura. Kumarganj serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kotai village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kotai is 324140. The village covers a total geographical area of 173.23 hectares and falls under the 712611 pincode. Arambagh is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Kotai

According to the 2011 Census, Kotai village had a total population of 1,185 people, including 598 males and 587 females, living in 262 households. The sex ratio was 982 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.16%, with male literacy at 82.81% and female literacy at 69.42%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 316, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 56.

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

Nearby Villages of Kotai

Kotai 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 Kotai

Kotai is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Tarakeswar, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arambagh to Kotai is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Kotai is about 89.4 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kotai

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

Health Facilities in Kotai

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

FAQs about Kotai