Where is Kotwalia village located?
Kotwalia is in Salkhua Block of Saharsa district in Bihar, India.
Indian Village Directory
Kotwalia Village
Kotwalia is an inhabited village in Salkhua Block of Saharsa district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 226678, the Census 2011 record lists 4,435 people in 790 households and the reported area is 593.3 hectares. The local references include Situaha Gram Panchayat, Salkhua CD Block and the nearest town reference is Saharsa at about 30 km.
Village Code226678
Population4,435
Households790
Area593.3 hectares
Nearest TownSaharsa
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Kotwalia
- Census Village Code
- 226678
- State
- Bihar
- State Census Code
- 10
- District
- Saharsa
- District Census Code
- 214
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Salkhua
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01179
- CD Block
- Salkhua
- Gram Panchayat
- Situaha
- Households
- 790
- Population
- 4,435
- Male Population
- 2,357
- Female Population
- 2,078
- Sex Ratio
- 881.63
- Area
- 593.3 hectares
- Area
- 5.93 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Saharsa
- Nearest Town Distance
- 30 km
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Kotwalia at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 4,435 people, 593.3 hectares of reported area and Saharsa as the nearest town reference for Kotwalia, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Kotwalia falls under Salkhua Block in Saharsa district, Bihar.
- The Census village code is 226678.
- The record lists 4,435 people living in 790 households.
- The reported village area is 593.3 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Saharsa.
- 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
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density747.51 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.61 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0.88%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share30.8%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Kotwalia in the official administrative record. Census village code 226678, Situaha Gram Panchayat and Salkhua CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 10
- District Census Code
- 214
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01179
- Village Census Code
- 226678
- CD Block Code
- 0167
- Gram Panchayat Code
- 0009
- CD Block Name
- Salkhua
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Situaha
Location and Distance
Saharsa is the nearest town listed for Kotwalia, about 30 km away. Saharsa is listed as the district headquarters at about 30 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Salkhua
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 14 km
- District Headquarter
- Saharsa
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 30 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Saharsa
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 30 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Saharsa
- Distance within State/UT
- 30 km
- Nearest Town
- Saharsa
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 30 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 593.3 hectares
- Area
- 5.93 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 4,435 people in 790 households, with 2,357 male residents and 2,078 female residents. The average household size is 5.61, and SC share is 0.88% and ST share is 0% for Kotwalia. Population density works out to about 747.51 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 790
- Total Population
- 4,435
- Male Population
- 2,357
- Female Population
- 2,078
- Sex Ratio
- 881.63
- Average Household Size
- 5.61
- SC Population
- 39
- SC Male Population
- 20
- SC Female Population
- 19
- SC Population Share
- 0.88
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Kotwalia 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.
- 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 Kotwalia include hand pump water, river or canal water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Hand Pump
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions All Year
- Available
- River Canal
- Available
- River Canal Functions All Year
- Available
- Tank Pond Lake
- Available
- Tank Pond Lake 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 Kotwalia include all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Auto / Modified Auto Service
- Available
- Tractors
- Available
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- Animal Cart
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
- All Weather Road
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Kotwalia include Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Kotwalia 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 Kotwalia show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 375.6 hectares and irrigated land is 115.5 hectares (30.8% 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
- 216.4
- Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
- 1.3 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 375.6
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 260.1 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 115.5
- Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
- 115.5 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
- Nutritional Centres Others
- Available
- Noindex
- False
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which district is Kotwalia village in?
Kotwalia village is in Saharsa district.
Which state is Kotwalia village in?
Kotwalia village is in Bihar.
Which block is Kotwalia under?
Kotwalia comes under Salkhua Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Kotwalia?
The Census village code of Kotwalia is 226678.
Which Gram Panchayat is Kotwalia under?
Kotwalia is listed under SITUAHA Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Salkhua.
What is the population of Kotwalia village?
The village record lists 4,435 people and 790 households for Kotwalia.
How many households are in Kotwalia village?
The village record lists 790 households for Kotwalia.
What is the male and female population of Kotwalia?
The record lists 2,357 male residents and 2,078 female residents for Kotwalia.
What is the sex ratio of Kotwalia village?
The sex ratio of Kotwalia is 881.63 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Kotwalia village?
The reported geographical area of Kotwalia is 593.3 hectares.
What is the population density of Kotwalia village?
The approximate population density of Kotwalia is 747.51 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Kotwalia?
The nearest town listed for Kotwalia is Saharsa, about 30 km away.
How far is Kotwalia from the district headquarters?
Kotwalia is about 30 km from Saharsa, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Kotwalia from the sub-district headquarters?
Kotwalia is about 14 km from Salkhua, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Kotwalia?
The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools and 2 government middle schools for Kotwalia.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Kotwalia?
For Kotwalia, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 375.6 hectares and irrigated land is 115.5 hectares.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Kotwalia.