Kotwa is an inhabited village in Bagaha Block of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 216897, the Census 2011 record lists 477 people in 88 households and the reported area is 301.4 hectares. The local references include Baragaw Gram Panchayat, Bagaha CD Block and the nearest town reference is Bagha at about 10 km.
In short:
Kotwa is a village in Bagaha Block, Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 216897 and 477 people in 88 households.
Village Code216897
Population477
Households88
Area301.4 hectares
Nearest TownBagha
Detailed village profile
Kotwa at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 477 people, 301.4 hectares of reported area and Bagha as the nearest town reference for Kotwa, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
Kotwa falls under Bagaha Block in Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar.
The Census village code is 216897.
The record lists 477 people living in 88 households.
The reported village area is 301.4 hectares.
The nearest town named in the record is Bagha.
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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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Key Village Facts
Village
Kotwa
Census Village Code
216897
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Pashchim Champaran
District Census Code
203
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Bagaha
Sub-district Census Code
01019
CD Block
Bagaha
Gram Panchayat
Baragaw
Households
88
Population
477
Male Population
235
Female Population
242
Sex Ratio
1,029.79
Area
301.4 hectares
Area
3.01 sq km
Nearest Town
Bagha
Nearest Town Distance
10 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 Density158.26 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.42 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share47.17%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share71.9%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Kotwa in the official administrative record. Census village code 216897, Baragaw Gram Panchayat and Bagaha CD Block.
State Census Code
10
District Census Code
203
Sub-district Census Code
01019
Village Census Code
216897
CD Block Code
0007
Gram Panchayat Code
0137
CD Block Name
Bagaha
Gram Panchayat Name
Baragaw
Location and Distance
Bagha is the nearest town listed for Kotwa, about 10 km away. Bettiah 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
Bagaha
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
9 km
District Headquarter
Bettiah
Distance from District Headquarter
55 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Bagha
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
10 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Bagha
Distance within State/UT
10 km
Nearest Town
Bagha
Distance from Nearest Town
10 km
Total Geographical Area
301.4 hectares
Area
3.01 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 477 people in 88 households, with 235 male residents and 242 female residents. The average household size is 5.42, and SC share is 47.17% and ST share is 0% for Kotwa. Population density works out to about 158.26 people per sq km.
Total Households
88
Total Population
477
Male Population
235
Female Population
242
Sex Ratio
1,029.79
Average Household Size
5.42
SC Population
225
SC Male Population
116
SC Female Population
109
SC Population Share
47.17
Village Status
Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Kotwa 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 Kotwa 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
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
Available
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Kotwa include black-topped road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Other District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Kotwa include self-help groups and Anganwadi centre. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
Self Help Group SHG
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Kotwa show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Wheat and Sugar Cane, net sown area is 281.2 hectares and irrigated land is 202.3 hectares (71.9% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Agricultural Commodities Second
Wheat
Agricultural Commodities Third
Sugar Cane
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
20.2
Net Area Sown In Hectares
281.2
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
78.9 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
202.3
Canals Area In Hectares
202.3 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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Kotwa is in Bagaha Block of Pashchim Champaran district in Bihar, India.
Which district is Kotwa village in?
Kotwa village is in Pashchim Champaran district.
Which state is Kotwa village in?
Kotwa village is in Bihar.
Which block is Kotwa under?
Kotwa comes under Bagaha Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Kotwa?
The Census village code of Kotwa is 216897.
Which Gram Panchayat is Kotwa under?
Kotwa is listed under Baragaw Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Bagaha.
What is the population of Kotwa village?
The village record lists 477 people and 88 households for Kotwa.
How many households are in Kotwa village?
The village record lists 88 households for Kotwa.
What is the male and female population of Kotwa?
The record lists 235 male residents and 242 female residents for Kotwa.
What is the sex ratio of Kotwa village?
The sex ratio of Kotwa is 1,029.79 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Kotwa village?
The reported geographical area of Kotwa is 301.4 hectares.
What is the population density of Kotwa village?
The approximate population density of Kotwa is 158.26 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Kotwa?
The nearest town listed for Kotwa is Bagha, about 10 km away.
How far is Kotwa from the district headquarters?
Kotwa is about 55 km from Bettiah, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Kotwa from the sub-district headquarters?
Kotwa is about 9 km from Bagaha, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Kotwa?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Kotwa.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Kotwa?
For Kotwa, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Wheat and Sugar Cane, net sown area is 281.2 hectares and irrigated land is 202.3 hectares.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Kotwa.
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.