Where is Kotara village located?
Kotara is in Barsoi Block of Katihar district in Bihar, India.
Indian Village Directory
Kotara Village
Kotara is an inhabited village in Barsoi Block of Katihar district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 225103, the Census 2011 record lists 1,306 people in 267 households and the reported area is 91 hectares. The local references include Basalgaon Gram Panchayat, Barsoi CD Block and the nearest town reference is Raiganj (Wb) at about 15 km.
Kotara is a village in Barsoi Block, Katihar district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 225103 and 1,306 people in 267 households.
Village Code225103
Population1,306
Households267
Area91 hectares
Nearest TownRaiganj (Wb)
Detailed village profile
Kotara at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 1,306 people, 91 hectares of reported area and Raiganj (Wb) as the nearest town reference for Kotara, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Kotara falls under Barsoi Block in Katihar district, Bihar.
- The Census village code is 225103.
- The record lists 1,306 people living in 267 households.
- The reported village area is 91 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Raiganj (Wb).
- 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
- Kotara
- Census Village Code
- 225103
- State
- Bihar
- State Census Code
- 10
- District
- Katihar
- District Census Code
- 212
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Barsoi
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01147
- CD Block
- Barsoi
- Gram Panchayat
- Basalgaon
- Households
- 267
- Population
- 1,306
- Male Population
- 670
- Female Population
- 636
- Sex Ratio
- 949.25
- Area
- 91 hectares
- Area
- 0.91 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Raiganj (Wb)
- Nearest Town Distance
- 15 km
- 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
1,435.16 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size
4.89 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share
2.14%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share
0%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share
71.4%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Kotara in the official administrative record. Census village code 225103, Basalgaon Gram Panchayat and Barsoi CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 10
- District Census Code
- 212
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01147
- Village Census Code
- 225103
- CD Block Code
- 0135
- Gram Panchayat Code
- 0008
- CD Block Name
- Barsoi
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Basalgaon
Location and Distance
Raiganj (Wb) is the nearest town listed for Kotara, about 15 km away. Katihar is listed as the district headquarters at about 80 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Barsoi
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 18 km
- District Headquarter
- Katihar
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 80 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Raiganj (Wb)
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 15 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Raiganj (Wb)
- Distance within State/UT
- 15 km
- Nearest Town outside State/UT
- Raiganj (Wb)
- Distance outside State/UT
- 15 km
- Nearest Town
- Raiganj (Wb)
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 15 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 91 hectares
- Area
- 0.91 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 1,306 people in 267 households, with 670 male residents and 636 female residents. The average household size is 4.89, and SC share is 2.14% and ST share is 0% for Kotara. Population density works out to about 1,435.16 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 267
- Total Population
- 1,306
- Male Population
- 670
- Female Population
- 636
- Sex Ratio
- 949.25
- Average Household Size
- 4.89
- SC Population
- 28
- SC Male Population
- 18
- SC Female Population
- 10
- SC Population Share
- 2.14
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Kotara list 1 government primary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
- Government Primary School
- Available
- Government Primary School Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Kotara include hand pump water and river or canal water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Hand Pump
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions All Year
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
- Available
- River Canal
- Available
- River Canal Functions All Year
- Available
- Open Drainage
- Available
- Open Kutcha Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- No Organized Street Garbage System
- Available
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Kotara include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Vans
- Available
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- Black-Topped Pucca Road
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
- All Weather Road
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Kotara include Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- Public Distribution System PDS Shop
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Kotara show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 49 hectares and irrigated land is 35 hectares (71.4% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Paddy
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 1.0
- Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
- 6 hectares
- Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
- 20.8 hectares
- Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 14.2 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 49.0
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 14 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 35.0
- Canals Area In Hectares
- 15.6 hectares
- Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
- 19.4 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
Verified latitude and longitude are not available in the source data. Use the map search links for general location reference only.
Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.
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Search on Google Maps Search on OpenStreetMapBank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Kotara
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
- 2
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same local admin area
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
| Device Type | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 3 | 75% |
| CRM | 1 | 25% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Bank | 2 | 50% |
| Central Bank of India | 1 | 25% |
| State Bank of India | 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.
| Bank | Type | PIN | District | Local Area | Centre | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Bank of India | ATM | 854317 | Katihar | Barsoi | Bhag Barsoi | Barsoi Barsoi, Barsoi, Katihar, Bihar, 854317 |
| State Bank of India | CRM | 855102 | Katihar | Barsoi | Sultanpur | Sultanpur Near Thana Chowk, Katihar, Bihar, 855102 |
| Indian Bank | ATM | 855102 | Katihar | Barsoi | Abadpur | Barsoi Katihar Parmanik Tola, Abadhpur, Katihar, Bihar, 855102 |
| Indian Bank | ATM | 855102 | Katihar | Barsoi | Bans Kota | Barsoi, Katihar Bans Kota, Sultanpur, Katihar, Bihar, 855102 |
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
Which district is Kotara village in?
Kotara village is in Katihar district.
Which state is Kotara village in?
Kotara village is in Bihar.
Which block is Kotara under?
Kotara comes under Barsoi Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Kotara?
The Census village code of Kotara is 225103.
Which Gram Panchayat is Kotara under?
Kotara is listed under BASALGAON Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Barsoi.
What is the population of Kotara village?
The village record lists 1,306 people and 267 households for Kotara.
How many households are in Kotara village?
The village record lists 267 households for Kotara.
What is the male and female population of Kotara?
The record lists 670 male residents and 636 female residents for Kotara.
What is the sex ratio of Kotara village?
The sex ratio of Kotara is 949.25 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Kotara village?
The reported geographical area of Kotara is 91 hectares.
What is the population density of Kotara village?
The approximate population density of Kotara is 1,435.16 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Kotara?
The nearest town listed for Kotara is Raiganj (Wb), about 15 km away.
How far is Kotara from the district headquarters?
Kotara is about 80 km from Katihar, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Kotara from the sub-district headquarters?
Kotara is about 18 km from Barsoi, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Kotara?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Kotara.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Kotara?
For Kotara, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 49 hectares and irrigated land is 35 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Kotara?
The page shows 4 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Kotara. These records include 3 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.