Kotshila

Block / Subdivision Jhalda Ii
District Puruliya
State West Bengal

About Kotshila

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Kotshila village is 331471. Kotshila village is located in Jhalda Ii subdivision of Puruliya district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 17.5km away from sub-district headquarter Jhalda (tehsildar office) and 34.1km away from district headquarter Purulia. As per 2009 stats, Nowahatu is the gram panchayat of Kotshila village.

The total geographical area of village is 267.25 hectares. Kotshila has a total population of 1,452 peoples, out of which male population is 753 while female population is 699. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 928 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of kotshila village is 42.22% out of which 58.03% males and 25.18% females are literate. There are about 250 houses in kotshila village. Pincode of kotshila village locality is 723213.

Jhalda is nearest town to kotshila village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 16km away.

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Population of Kotshila

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 1,452 753 699
Literate Population 613 437 176
Illiterate Population 839 316 523

Connectivity of Kotshila

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 <5 km distance

Nearby Villages of Kotshila

Frequently Asked Questions about Kotshila

Where is Kotshila located?

Kotshila village is situated in Jhalda Ii Subdivision, within the Puruliya district of West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kotshila?

The Gram Panchayat of Kotshila is Nowahatu (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.

What is the pincode of Kotshila?

The pincode of Kotshila is 723213, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.

What is the population of Kotshila as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Kotshila is 1,452, with 753 males and 699 females.

How many households are there in Kotshila as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, Kotshila village has a total of 250 households.

What is the literacy rate in Kotshila as per the 2011 Census?

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Kotshila is 42.22%. The male literacy rate is 58.03%, while the female literacy rate is 25.18%.