Kotara - Shyampur - I, Howrah

Kotara is a village situated in the Shyampur - I subdivision of Howrah district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.5 km from Shyampur and around 62 km from Howrah. Kamalpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kotara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kotara is 333126. The village covers a total geographical area of 341.67 hectares and falls under the 711301 pincode. Uluberia is the nearest town, located about 42 km away.

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

Population of Kotara

According to the 2011 Census, Kotara village had a total population of 4,613 people, including 2,349 males and 2,264 females, living in 1,133 households. The sex ratio was 964 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 91.73%, with male literacy at 95.69% and female literacy at 87.59%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 95.

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

Nearby Villages of Kotara

Kotara 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 Kotara

Public transport in the Kotara is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Tmzj, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Uluberia to Kotara is about 42 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Howrah to Kotara is about 62 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kotara

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

Health Facilities in Kotara

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

FAQs about Kotara