Kotalpur Village Overview
Kotalpur is a village in Daspur I tehsil of Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal. It lies about 12.1 km from Daspur tehsil headquarters. Midnapur is the district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Daspur Ii is the Gram Panchayat for Kotalpur village.
The sections below provide essential information about Kotalpur 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 Kotalpur is 337944. The village covers a geographical area of 155.4 hectares and has a pincode of 721211. Ghatal is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.
Location Map of Kotalpur
Population & Demographics of Kotalpur
This section provides population and demographic details of Kotalpur village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,342 | 664 | 678 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 170 | 80 | 90 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 216 | 106 | 110 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 1,084 | 562 | 522 |
| Illiterate Population | 258 | 102 | 156 |
Key population details of Kotalpur village are given below:
- Kotalpur village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 1,342, including approximately 664 males and 678 females, with a sex ratio of 1021 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 216 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
- The literacy level of Kotalpur village is high, with a literacy rate of about 80.77%.
- There are around 278 households in Kotalpur village.
Transport & Connectivity of Kotalpur
Transport facilities help residents of Kotalpur 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 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Kotalpur
The following villages are located close to Kotalpur 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 Kotalpur
- Where is Kotalpur located?
- Kotalpur village is located in Daspur I Subdivision, Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Kotalpur?
- The Gram Panchayat of Kotalpur is Daspur Ii (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Kotalpur?
- The pincode of Kotalpur is 721211.
- What is the population of Kotalpur?
- Kotalpur has a total population of 1,342, including 664 males and 678 females.
- How many households are there in Kotalpur?
- There are 278 households in Kotalpur.
- What is the literacy rate in Kotalpur?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kotalpur is 80.77%. Male literacy is 84.64% and female literacy is 76.99%.