Where is Kotwa village located?
Kotwa is in Paharpur Block of Purba Champaran district in Bihar, India.
Indian Village Directory
Kotwa Village
Kotwa is an inhabited village in Paharpur Block of Purba Champaran district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 218124, the Census 2011 record lists 4,463 people in 811 households and the reported area is 336.7 hectares. The local references include Kotwa Gram Panchayat, Paharpur CD Block and the nearest town reference is Areraj at about 8 km.
Village Code218124
Population4,463
Households811
Area336.7 hectares
Nearest TownAreraj
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Kotwa
- Census Village Code
- 218124
- State
- Bihar
- State Census Code
- 10
- District
- Purba Champaran
- District Census Code
- 204
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Paharpur
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01044
- CD Block
- Paharpur
- Gram Panchayat
- Kotwa
- Households
- 811
- Population
- 4,463
- Male Population
- 2,303
- Female Population
- 2,160
- Sex Ratio
- 937.91
- Area
- 336.7 hectares
- Area
- 3.37 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Areraj
- Nearest Town Distance
- 8 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 845458
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Kotwa at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 4,463 people, 336.7 hectares of reported area and Areraj as the nearest town reference for Kotwa, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Kotwa falls under Paharpur Block in Purba Champaran district, Bihar.
- The Census village code is 218124.
- The record lists 4,463 people living in 811 households.
- The reported village area is 336.7 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Areraj.
- 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
This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.
- 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 Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density1,325.51 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.5 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share7.06%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0.13%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share92.9%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 218124, Kotwa Gram Panchayat and Paharpur CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 10
- District Census Code
- 204
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01044
- Village Census Code
- 218124
- CD Block Code
- 0032
- Gram Panchayat Code
- 0006
- CD Block Name
- Paharpur
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Kotwa
Location and Distance
Areraj is the nearest town listed for Kotwa, about 8 km away. Motihari is listed as the district headquarters at about 37 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Paharpur
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 8 km
- District Headquarter
- Motihari
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 37 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Areraj
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 8 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Areraj
- Distance within State/UT
- 8 km
- Nearest Town
- Areraj
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 8 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 336.7 hectares
- Area
- 3.37 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 4,463 people in 811 households, with 2,303 male residents and 2,160 female residents. The average household size is 5.5, and SC share is 7.06% and ST share is 0.13% for Kotwa. Population density works out to about 1,325.51 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 811
- Total Population
- 4,463
- Male Population
- 2,303
- Female Population
- 2,160
- Sex Ratio
- 937.91
- Average Household Size
- 5.5
- SC Population
- 315
- SC Male Population
- 173
- SC Female Population
- 142
- SC Population Share
- 7.06
- ST Population
- 6
- ST Male Population
- 4
- ST Female Population
- 2
- ST Population Share
- 0.13
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Kotwa list 2 government primary schools and 2 government middle schools. 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
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Kotwa include hand pump water and river or canal 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
- River Canal
- Available
- River Canal Functions All Year
- Available
- Open Drainage
- Available
- Open Kutcha Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- Rural Production Mart Or Sanitary Hardware Outlet Availability Near The Village
- Available
- No Organized Street Garbage System
- Available
- Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
- 10 hectares
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 100 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Kotwa include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Telephone Landlines
- Available
- Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
- Available
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Public Bus Service
- Available
- Private Bus Service
- Available
- Auto / Modified Auto Service
- Available
- Taxi
- Available
- Vans
- Available
- Tractors
- Available
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- Animal Cart
- Available
- State Highway
- 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 Kotwa include cooperative bank, 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.
- Cooperative Bank
- Available
- Agricultural Credit Societies
- Available
- Public Distribution System PDS Shop
- Available
- Weekly Haat
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Sports Field
- Available
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
- Birth And Death Registration Office
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Kotwa is reported as 4 hours per day in summer and 4 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
- 4 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 4 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Kotwa show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 283 hectares and irrigated land is 263 hectares (92.9% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Paddy
- Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
- 5.6 hectares
- Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
- 15 hectares
- Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 8.1 hectares
- Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 15 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 283.0
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 20 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 263.0
- Canals Area In Hectares
- 150 hectares
- Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
- 13 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
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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Kotwa
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.
Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.
- Village ATM Status
- Not available in village
- Nearest ATM Facility
- 5–10 km
- Commercial Bank
- Not available in village
- Cooperative Bank
- Available in village
- Same-area Bank Service Records
- 7
- 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 | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 7 | 100% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| State Bank of India | 4 | 57% |
| Punjab National Bank | 2 | 29% |
| Central Bank of India | 1 | 14% |
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 | 845458 | Purbi Champaran | Areraj | Rarhiya | Radhia Areraj, Radhia, Teh.motihari, 845458, Purbi Champaran, Bihar, 845458 |
| Punjab National Bank | ATM | 845458 | Purbi Champaran | Paharpur | Nauwa Dih | Sataha Punjab National Bank Sataha, Purbi Champaran, Bihar, 845458 |
| State Bank of India | ATM | 845458 | Purbi Champaran | Paharpur | Paharpur | Paharpur Beside Indian Oil Petrol Pump, East Champaran, Paharpur Beside Indian Oil Petrol Pump, East Champaran, Purbi C… |
| Punjab National Bank | ATM | 845458 | Purbi Champaran | Areraj | Babhnauli | Opp. Satha Sugar Mills, Betiah, Distt.- West Champaran, Bihar - 845458 Pnb Nauwadih, Purbi Champaran, Bihar, 845458 |
| State Bank of India | ATM | 845458 | Purbi Champaran | Paharpur | Paharpur | Pahadpur VILL- Nawadih, Purbi Champaran, Bihar, 845458 |
| State Bank of India | ATM | 845458 | Purbi Champaran | Paharpur | Paharpur | Paharpur, East Champaran Paharpur, East Champaran, Purbi Champaran, Bihar, 845458 |
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 Kotwa village in?
Kotwa village is in Purba Champaran district.
Which state is Kotwa village in?
Kotwa village is in Bihar.
Which block is Kotwa under?
Kotwa comes under Paharpur 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 218124.
Which Gram Panchayat is Kotwa under?
Kotwa is listed under Kotwa Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Paharpur.
What is the population of Kotwa village?
The village record lists 4,463 people and 811 households for Kotwa.
How many households are in Kotwa village?
The village record lists 811 households for Kotwa.
What is the male and female population of Kotwa?
The record lists 2,303 male residents and 2,160 female residents for Kotwa.
What is the sex ratio of Kotwa village?
The sex ratio of Kotwa is 937.91 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Kotwa village?
The reported geographical area of Kotwa is 336.7 hectares.
What is the population density of Kotwa village?
The approximate population density of Kotwa is 1,325.51 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 Areraj, about 8 km away.
How far is Kotwa from the district headquarters?
Kotwa is about 37 km from Motihari, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Kotwa from the sub-district headquarters?
Kotwa is about 8 km from Paharpur, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Kotwa?
The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools and 2 government middle schools for Kotwa.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Kotwa?
For Kotwa, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 283 hectares and irrigated land is 263 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Kotwa?
The page shows 7 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Kotwa. These records include 3 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.