Indian Village Directory

Kotwali Village

Kotwali is an inhabited village in Rajaun Block of Banka district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 240853, the Census 2011 record lists 681 people in 139 households and the reported area is 101 hectares. The local references include Amhara Harchandi Gram Panchayat, Rajaun CD Block and the nearest town reference is Bhagalpur at about 20 km.

In short:

Kotwali is a village in Rajaun Block, Banka district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 240853 and 681 people in 139 households.

Village Code240853
Population681
Households139
Area101 hectares
Nearest TownBhagalpur

Detailed village profile

Kotwali at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 681 people, 101 hectares of reported area and Bhagalpur as the nearest town reference for Kotwali, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Bihar
District Banka
Block Rajaun
CD Block Rajaun
Gram Panchayat Amhara Harchandi
  • Kotwali falls under Rajaun Block in Banka district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 240853.
  • The record lists 681 people living in 139 households.
  • The reported village area is 101 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Bhagalpur.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

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Data Sources and Verification

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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data

Key Village Facts

Village
Kotwali
Census Village Code
240853
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Banka
District Census Code
225
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Rajaun
Sub-district Census Code
01347
CD Block
Rajaun
Gram Panchayat
Amhara Harchandi
Households
139
Population
681
Male Population
361
Female Population
320
Sex Ratio
886.43
Area
101 hectares
Area
1.01 sq km
Nearest Town
Bhagalpur
Nearest Town Distance
20 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
813105
Reference Year
2009

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density 674.26 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.9 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 12.33% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 91.3% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Kotwali in the official administrative record. Census village code 240853, Amhara Harchandi Gram Panchayat and Rajaun CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
225
Sub-district Census Code
01347
Village Census Code
240853
CD Block Code
0335
Gram Panchayat Code
0006
CD Block Name
Rajaun
Gram Panchayat Name
Amhara Harchandi

Location and Distance

Bhagalpur is the nearest town listed for Kotwali, about 20 km away. Banka is listed as the district headquarters at about 55 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Rajaun
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
10 km
District Headquarter
Banka
Distance from District Headquarter
55 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Bhagalpur
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
20 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Bhagalpur
Distance within State/UT
20 km
Nearest Town
Bhagalpur
Distance from Nearest Town
20 km
Total Geographical Area
101 hectares
Area
1.01 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 681 people in 139 households, with 361 male residents and 320 female residents. The average household size is 4.9, and SC share is 12.33% and ST share is 0% for Kotwali. Population density works out to about 674.26 people per sq km.

Total Households
139
Total Population
681
Male Population
361
Female Population
320
Sex Ratio
886.43
Average Household Size
4.9
SC Population
84
SC Male Population
49
SC Female Population
35
SC Population Share
12.33
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Kotwali list 2 government primary schools, 2 government middle schools and 1 government secondary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
1
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
2
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
2
Government Secondary School
Available
Government Secondary School Count
1

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Kotwali. Verify current services locally before medical use.

Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Traditional Practitioner And Faith Healer Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Kotwali include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
45.2 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity rows cover roads, transport, communication and access-related facilities for Kotwali.

Private Bus Service
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Kotwali include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and PDS shop. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Mandis Regular Market
Available
Weekly Haat
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Kotwali is reported as 1 hours per day in summer and 1 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.

Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
1 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
1 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
1 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
1 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
1 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
1 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
1 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
1 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Kotwali show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 101 hectares and irrigated land is 92.2 hectares (91.3% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Net Area Sown In Hectares
101.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
8.8 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
92.2
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
47 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

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Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Kotwali

The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.

Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
More than 10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
4
Banks in Matched Records
3
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN and state

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 4 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 2 50%
Hdfc Bank Ltd. 1 25%
Uco Bank 1 25%

Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records

These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Hdfc Bank Ltd. ATM 813105 Bhagalpur Jagdishpur Bhagalpur (M Corp.) 0 Hdfc Bank Ltd, Ward No.06, Jagdishpur, Bhagalpur, Bihar, 813105
State Bank of India ATM 813105 Bhagalpur Colgong Bhagalpur Jagdishpur Jagdishpur, Bhagalpur, Bihar, 813105
Uco Bank ATM 813105 Bhagalpur Jagdishpur Jagdishpur Jagdishpur P.O. and Village Jagdishpur, Bhagalpur Dist 813105, Bhagalpur, Bihar, 813105
State Bank of India ATM 813105 Bhagalpur Colgong Bhagalpur Jagdishpur, Bhagalpur Jagdishpur, Bhagalpur, Bhagalpur, Bihar, 813105

Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.

ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Kotwali village located?

Kotwali is in Rajaun Block of Banka district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Kotwali village in?

Kotwali village is in Banka district.

Which state is Kotwali village in?

Kotwali village is in Bihar.

Which block is Kotwali under?

Kotwali comes under Rajaun Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Kotwali?

The Census village code of Kotwali is 240853.

Which Gram Panchayat is Kotwali under?

Kotwali is listed under Amhara Harchandi Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Rajaun.

What is the population of Kotwali village?

The village record lists 681 people and 139 households for Kotwali.

How many households are in Kotwali village?

The village record lists 139 households for Kotwali.

What is the male and female population of Kotwali?

The record lists 361 male residents and 320 female residents for Kotwali.

What is the sex ratio of Kotwali village?

The sex ratio of Kotwali is 886.43 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Kotwali village?

The reported geographical area of Kotwali is 101 hectares.

What is the population density of Kotwali village?

The approximate population density of Kotwali is 674.26 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Kotwali?

The nearest town listed for Kotwali is Bhagalpur, about 20 km away.

How far is Kotwali from the district headquarters?

Kotwali is about 55 km from Banka, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Kotwali from the sub-district headquarters?

Kotwali is about 10 km from Rajaun, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Kotwali?

The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools, 2 government middle schools and 1 government secondary school for Kotwali.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Kotwali?

For Kotwali, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 101 hectares and irrigated land is 92.2 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Kotwali?

The page shows 4 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Kotwali. These records include 3 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.