Indian Village Directory

Kotam Village

Kotam is an inhabited village in Meral (Pipra Kalan) Sub-district of Garhwa district, Jharkhand. Its Census village code is 347684, the Census 2011 record lists 402 people in 94 households and the reported area is 174.2 hectares. The local references include Tisra Tetuka Gram Panchayat, Meral (Pipra Kalan) CD Block and the nearest town reference is Garhwa at about 15 km.

In short:

Kotam is a village in Meral (Pipra Kalan) Sub-district, Garhwa district, Jharkhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 347684 and 402 people in 94 households.

Village Code347684
Population402
Households94
Area174.2 hectares

Detailed village profile

Kotam at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 402 people, 174.2 hectares of reported area and Garhwa as the nearest town reference for Kotam, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Jharkhand
District Garhwa
Sub-district Meral (Pipra Kalan)
CD Block Meral (Pipra Kalan)
Gram Panchayat TISRA TETUKA
  • Kotam falls under Meral (Pipra Kalan) Sub-district in Garhwa district, Jharkhand.
  • The Census village code is 347684.
  • The record lists 402 people living in 94 households.
  • The reported village area is 174.2 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Garhwa.
  • 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 Village Facts

Village
Kotam
Census Village Code
347684
State
Jharkhand
State Census Code
20
District
Garhwa
District Census Code
346
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Meral (Pipra Kalan)
Sub-district Census Code
02508
CD Block
Meral (Pipra Kalan)
Gram Panchayat
Tisra Tetuka
Households
94
Population
402
Male Population
192
Female Population
210
Sex Ratio
1,093.75
Area
174.2 hectares
Area
1.74 sq km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
822114
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 230.77 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.28 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 26.87% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 16.3% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Kotam in the official administrative record. Census village code 347684, Tisra Tetuka Gram Panchayat and Meral (Pipra Kalan) CD Block.

State Census Code
20
District Census Code
346
Sub-district Census Code
02508
Village Census Code
347684
CD Block Code
0014
CD Block Name
Meral (Pipra Kalan)
Gram Panchayat Name
Tisra Tetuka

Location and Distance

Garhwa is the nearest town listed for Kotam, about 15 km away. Garhwa is listed as the district headquarters at about 15 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Meral
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
25 km
District Headquarter
Garhwa
Distance from District Headquarter
15 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Garhwa
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
15 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Ranchi
Distance within State/UT
200 km
Total Geographical Area
174.2 hectares
Area
1.74 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 402 people in 94 households, with 192 male residents and 210 female residents. The average household size is 4.28, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 26.87% for Kotam. Population density works out to about 230.77 people per sq km.

Total Households
94
Total Population
402
Male Population
192
Female Population
210
Sex Ratio
1,093.75
Average Household Size
4.28
ST Population
108
ST Male Population
51
ST Female Population
57
ST Population Share
26.87
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Kotam 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 Kotam include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
6.43 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
10.04 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Kotam include black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Tractors
Available
Major District Road
Available
Other District Road
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 Kotam include Anganwadi centre and ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Kotam is reported as 2 hours per day in summer and 2 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
2 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
2 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Kotam show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice and Sutali, net sown area is 61.54 hectares and irrigated land is 10.04 hectares (16.3% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Rice
Manufacturers Commodities First
Sutali
Forest Area In Hectares
84.89 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
11.64
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
3.71 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
1.78 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
1.72 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
2.49 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
61.54
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
51.5 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
10.04

Other Available Details

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

Others
Available
Water Bounded Macadam
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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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Kotam

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
41
Banks in Matched Records
16
Matched PINs
1

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

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 33 80%
CRM 8 20%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 19 46%
Hdfc Bank Ltd. 4 9.8%
Axis Bank Limited 3 7.3%
Bank of India 2 4.9%
Punjab National Bank 2 4.9%

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
Axis Bank Limited ATM 822114 Garhwa Garhwa Garhwa (Np) Garwha, PIN Code- 822114, Jharkhand Nawada More, Vishunpur, Po- Nawada, Ps- Garwha Town, Garhwa, Jharkhand, 822114
Bank of Baroda ATM 822114 Garhwa Garhwa Garhwa (Np) Near Tiwari Rest House, Ranka More Bank of Baroda Garhwa, Garhwa, Jharkhand, 822114
Bank of India ATM 822114 Garhwa Garhwa Garhwa (Np) Laxmi Market, Sahjina More, Garhwa, Garhwa, Jharkhand, 822114
Canara Bank ATM 822114 Garhwa Garhwa Garhwa (Np) Garhwa Sahijana, Near Chinmiya More, Opp.police Station, Garhwa, Jharkhand, 822114
Central Bank of India ATM 822114 Garhwa Garhwa Garhwa (Np) Garhwa Main Road Sri Ganesh Mall Garhwa, Garhwa, Jharkhand, 822114
Esaf Small Finance Bank Limited ATM 822114 Garhwa Garhwa Garhwa (Np) Jharkhand Kamal Complex, Garhwa P O, Garhwa Dist, Garhwa, Jharkhand, 822114
Hdfc Bank Ltd. ATM 822114 Garhwa Garhwa Garhwa (Np) 0 Laxmi Market, Sahijana More, Garhwa, Jharkhand 822114 Ranka Chowk, Garhwa Sahijna More, Garhwa, Jharkhand, 822114
Axis Bank Limited ATM 822114 Garhwa Ramna Tandwa Jharkhand 822114 Puran Cand Chowk, Tandwa, Garhwa, Garhwa, Jharkhand, 822114

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 Kotam village located?

Kotam is in Meral (Pipra Kalan) Sub-district of Garhwa district in Jharkhand, India.

Which district is Kotam village in?

Kotam village is in Garhwa district.

Which state is Kotam village in?

Kotam village is in Jharkhand.

Which sub-district is Kotam under?

Kotam comes under Meral (Pipra Kalan) Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Kotam?

The Census village code of Kotam is 347684.

Which Gram Panchayat is Kotam under?

Kotam is listed under TISRA TETUKA Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Meral (Pipra Kalan).

What is the population of Kotam village?

The village record lists 402 people and 94 households for Kotam.

How many households are in Kotam village?

The village record lists 94 households for Kotam.

What is the male and female population of Kotam?

The record lists 192 male residents and 210 female residents for Kotam.

What is the sex ratio of Kotam village?

The sex ratio of Kotam is 1,093.75 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Kotam village?

The reported geographical area of Kotam is 174.2 hectares.

What is the population density of Kotam village?

The approximate population density of Kotam is 230.77 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Kotam?

The nearest town listed for Kotam is Garhwa, about 15 km away.

How far is Kotam from the district headquarters?

Kotam is about 15 km from Garhwa, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Kotam from the sub-district headquarters?

Kotam is about 25 km from Meral, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Kotam?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Kotam.

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

For Kotam, reported agricultural commodities include Rice and Sutali, net sown area is 61.54 hectares and irrigated land is 10.04 hectares.

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

The page shows 41 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Kotam. These records include 16 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.