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Kotwa Gram Panchayat

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Villages
1
PIN code
274308
Gram Pradhan
Gulab Yadav

Quick answer

Kotwa is a gram panchayat in Desai Deoria block of Deoria district, Uttar Pradesh (LGD code 59097, PIN code 274308). It has one revenue village: Kotwa. The Gram Pradhan is Gulab Yadav.

· Sources: LGD, Election Commission of India, Census 2011 and other open government data

About Kotwa Gram Panchayat

The Gram Panchayat of Kotwa (कोटवां) lies in Desai Deoria block of Deoria district in Uttar Pradesh, within Deoria tehsil and the Gorakhpur Division. It is registered in the Local Government Directory under code 59097.

It is a single-village panchayat: Kotwa is the only revenue village under it, and every adult voter of Kotwa is a member of its Gram Sabha.

The nearest railway station is Padrauna at about 19 km.

Kotwa is one of 54 gram panchayats in Desai Deoria block and one of 1,189 in Deoria district.

Below you will find the elected representatives of Kotwa, the list of villages with Hindi names, polling centres, nearby schools, banks and health facilities, distances to the nearest towns and stations, the government schemes residents can apply for, and step-by-step guidance for common certificates and services.

Kotwa at a glance

NameKotwa / कोटवां
TypeGram Panchayat
LGD code59097
BlockDesai Deoria
TehsilDeoria
DistrictDeoria
DivisionGorakhpur Division
StateUttar Pradesh
Villages1
Gram PradhanGulab Yadav
PIN code274308, 274309
Schools2
Polling Centres2
Panchayat SecretarySajjan Kumar Gautam

Official codes for Kotwa

LGD code
PIN code

The LGD (Local Government Directory) code is the permanent number the Government of India gives every village, panchayat, block and district; eGramSwaraj, MGNREGA and many other portals identify places by it.

Villages in Kotwa Gram Panchayat

Below are the 1 revenue village(s) that make up Kotwa Gram Panchayat, along with their Hindi spellings and LGD/Census codes. Use the village code to find your village quickly on government portals such as Bhulekh UP, eGramSwaraj or the PMAY-G beneficiary list.

VillageName in HindiVillage code
Kotwaकोटवां189977

Population of Kotwa

Village-level census tables for this area are still being added to the directory. For context, here are the Census 2011 rural figures of Deoria district, which Kotwa belongs to:

Census 2011, rural areas
Rural population27,84,143
Rural households4,20,650
Rural literacy rate70.1%
Rural sex ratio1,028
Rural SC population share15.8%
Rural work participation28.5%

Health and household indicators (NFHS-5)

Health and household indicators for Deoria district, where Kotwa is located, from NFHS-5 (2019–21). These are district averages, not village-specific figures:

IndicatorDeoria
Women who are literate71.3%
Women with 10+ years of schooling50.4%
Institutional births93.4%
Children 12–23 months fully vaccinated64.2%
Children under 5 who are stunted36.8%
Women (15–49) who are anaemic33.8%
Households using clean cooking fuel67.2%
Households with improved sanitation69.1%
Households with electricity95.3%
Households with health insurance10.5%
Households with improved drinking water99.8%

Work and livelihood

Deoria district’s One District One Product (ODOP) is Decorative products. Artisans and entrepreneurs from Kotwa working in this trade can apply at the District Industries Centre for ODOP margin-money loans, training and toolkits.

Livelihoods in and around Kotwa typically combine small-holder agriculture with livestock, local trade and seasonal wage work. MGNREGA guarantees up to 100 days of work per household per year on village works such as ponds, roads and plantations; job cards are issued by the gram panchayat and wages are paid directly into bank or post office accounts.

Administration

Under the Uttar Pradesh Panchayat Raj Act, 1947, Kotwa is run by its elected Gram Pradhan together with the Up-Pradhan and the members of each ward. The Gram Sabha of all adult voters approves the annual plan and the list of scheme beneficiaries, while the Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari) assigned by the Desai Deoria block office keeps the Parivar Register (family register), the accounts and the birth-death register.

Every gram panchayat in Uttar Pradesh is required to form 6 committees: Planning and Development Committee (chaired by the Pradhan), Education Committee, Construction Works Committee, Health and Welfare Committee, Administrative Committee and Water Management Committee. The Gram Sabha must meet at least twice a year (after the Kharif and Rabi harvests) to review the accounts and approve the Gram Panchayat Development Plan (GPDP), which is then uploaded on the eGramSwaraj portal.

Key offices for residents of Kotwa
OfficeWhereHandles
Gram PradhanKotwaDevelopment works, Gram Sabha, scheme beneficiary selection
Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari)Kotwa / Desai DeoriaFamily register, birth & death registration, records
LekhpalDeoria TehsilLand records, khatauni, income/caste verification
Block Development Officer (BDO)Desai DeoriaRural development schemes, MGNREGA, housing
ADO (Panchayat)Desai DeoriaPanchayat funds, audits, complaints about the panchayat
Tehsildar / SDMDeoriaCertificates, mutation, revenue courts
District Panchayat Raj Officer (DPRO)DeoriaOversight of all gram panchayats in the district
District Magistrate (DM)DeoriaOverall district administration and grievance redressal

Who represents Kotwa (Pradhan, MLA, MP)

The Gram Pradhan of Kotwa is Gulab Yadav; contacts for the Gram Pradhan and the panchayat secretary are listed under office-bearers and contacts.

A Gram Pradhan serves a five-year term. The Gram Pradhan convenes the Gram Sabha, decides, with the panchayat, how 15th Finance Commission and State Finance Commission grants are spent on works such as drains, lanes, hand pumps and street lights, and recommends beneficiaries for pensions, housing and ration cards.

Gram PradhanGulab YadavKotwa Gram PanchayatTerm 2021 to 2026

2021 Pradhan election

Votes received
447
Vote share
26.4%
Winning margin
146
Contact 91XXX XXX32

Source: UP Panchayati Raj Department, 2026-10-14
Election result: State Election Commission, 2021

The MLA represents the area in the state assembly and can recommend works such as roads and school buildings from the MLA Local Area Development fund; the MP represents it in the Lok Sabha and can sanction works under MPLADS.

Who runs Kotwa: Pradhan, secretary and contacts

The Gram Pradhan listed for Kotwa is Gulab Yadav; the Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari) is Sajjan Kumar Gautam.

Gram PradhanGulab Yadav 91XXX XXX32
Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari)Sajjan Kumar Gautam 95XXX XXX55
Postal addressHetimpur, 274308

The panchayat has 15 elected ward members, 5 of them women. The Secretary also looks after 7 other panchayats, so it is best to check the day they hold office in Kotwa before visiting.

Source: UP Panchayati Raj Department, as listed on 14 October 2026. Wrong or outdated? Report a correction · Want a number removed?

Women's representation in Kotwa

One-third of all panchayat seats, including the post of Pradhan, are reserved for women under Article 243D of the Constitution, and the reserved seats rotate from one election to the next.

Women among ward members
33%2026-10ReportedUP Panchayati Raj Department

5 of the 15 ward members of Kotwa are women, one in three (33%, slightly behind the block's 36%). 2026-10ReportedUP Panchayati Raj Department

Panchayat elections

In the 2021 panchayat election, 11 candidates contested the Pradhan's seat in Kotwa, which was reserved for Scheduled Caste women. Anita won with 26% of the votes, 146 votes ahead of the runner-up. 2021HistoricalUP panchayat election results (in-rolls)

Pradhan elections by year
ElectionSeat reserved forPradhan electedWinner's votes
2021Scheduled Caste womenAnita26%, won by 146 votes
2015UnreservedGulab27%
2010UnreservedHarilal–

Results come from the State Election Commission's published figures. Elections before 2021 are matched to today's panchayat by name, and some boundaries have changed since. Losing candidates are not named.

Polling centres in Kotwa

During panchayat elections, voters of Kotwa cast their ballots at the following polling centre(s) notified by the State Election Commission. Most polling centres are set up in government school buildings, so they also double as a handy list of public buildings in the panchayat.

Name
Prathamik Pathashala Ramapur Jagadish
प्राथमिक पाठशाला रामपुर जगदीश
Prathamik Vidyalayakotavan
प्राथमिक विद्यालयकोटवां

Citizens aged 18 or above can register as voters by submitting Form 6 on voters.eci.gov.in or the Voter Helpline app, or through their Booth Level Officer (BLO). Note that the electoral roll for panchayat elections is prepared separately by the State Election Commission, check your name on sec.up.nic.in or ask at the block office before a panchayat poll.

Schools in and near Kotwa

Schools located in Kotwa according to available records:

NameType
Prathamik Pathashala Ramapur Jagadish
प्राथमिक पाठशाला रामपुर जगदीश
Primary school
Prathamik Vidyalayakotavan
प्राथमिक विद्यालयकोटवां
Primary school

Government primary and upper-primary schools around Kotwa are run by the state education department through the block education officer (BEO) of Desai Deoria. Admission is free, and families get textbooks, uniforms and the PM POSHAN mid-day meal. For admission of a child in a private school under the RTE 25% quota, apply during the state’s online admission window; scholarships for classes 9 and above are applied for on scholarship.up.gov.in.

Hospitals and health centres near Kotwa

If someone in Kotwa needs care, the local ASHA can arrange free transport under Janani Suraksha Yojana for pregnant women; dial 108 for an emergency ambulance or 102 for maternal and child transport. Eligible families can get an Ayushman card (PM-JAY / Mukhyamantri Jan Arogya Abhiyan) at a Jan Seva Kendra or with the help of the ASHA, giving cashless treatment up to ₹5 lakh a year in empanelled hospitals in Deoria and elsewhere.

Banks, post office and CSC near Kotwa

The postal PIN code for Kotwa is most likely 274308, served by Dharampur Post Office. The nearest post offices are listed below; India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) accounts, Sukanya Samriddhi, PPF and recurring deposits can be opened at any of them, and the village postman can make Aadhaar-enabled cash withdrawals at your doorstep.

NameTypePIN codeDistance
DharampurPost Office2743081.8 km
Kuber SthanPost Office2743091.8 km
SaryaPost Office2743091.8 km

Bank branches near Kotwa

These branches are in the PIN-code areas closest to this panchayat (distance is approximate, measured to the PIN-code centre). Use the IFSC code for NEFT, RTGS and IMPS transfers.

BankNameIFSCDistance
AU Small Finance BankKushinagarAUBL00043107.5 km
Bandhan BankPadraunaBDBL00019117.5 km
Central Bank of IndiaPadari PiparapantiCBIN02826017.5 km
Central Bank of IndiaSohraunaCBIN02829527.5 km
Central Bank of IndiaVishunpuraCBIN02830517.5 km

See all bank branches in Desai Deoria block

Residents without a bank account can open a zero-balance Jan Dhan account at any of these branches or through a Bank Mitra (business correspondent) in the village with just Aadhaar. A Jan Seva Kendra (Common Service Centre) can help with online applications for certificates, pensions, PM-KISAN, Ayushman cards, electricity bills and more for a small fixed fee.

How to reach Kotwa

The most convenient way to reach Kotwa by train is via Padrauna, about 19 km away. From the station, shared autos, e-rickshaws and buses connect to Desai Deoria and the surrounding villages.

The nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, roughly 45 km away.

PlaceTypeDistanceDirection
Padrauna (POU)Railway Station19 km
Kath Kuiyan (KKT)Railway Station19 km
Ramkola (RKL)Railway Station20 km
Gorakhpur AirportAirport45 km
Maharshi Valmiki International AirportAirport173 km

Distances are straight-line; road distance is typically 20–40% longer.

Places near Kotwa

Citizen services: how to get things done

Parivar Register (family register)

  1. For the Parivar Register (family register) of Kotwa, adding a member or correcting a name, contact the Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari) with Aadhaar and proof of birth.
  2. For a certified copy, apply at a Jan Seva Kendra (CSC) or on e-District UP (edistrict.up.gov.in).

Birth and death certificates

  1. Report a birth or death in the village to the Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari), the registrar for rural areas, within 21 days. For births in a hospital, the hospital registers it.
  2. The certificate can be downloaded from crsorgi.gov.in. Delayed registration after 21 days may need an affidavit and an order from the Tehsildar / SDM.

Income, caste and domicile certificates

  1. Apply at a Jan Seva Kendra (CSC) or on e-District UP (edistrict.up.gov.in) with Aadhaar, a photo and a self-declaration.
  2. The application goes to Deoria Tehsil, where the Lekhpal verifies it in the village and the Revenue Inspector (Kanungo) forwards the report.
  3. The Tehsildar / SDM issues the digitally signed certificate, usually within 7–15 working days; track the status online with your application number.

Khatauni (land record) and Dakhil-Kharij (mutation)

  1. On UP Bhulekh (upbhulekh.gov.in) choose district Deoria, Tehsil Deoria and your village, then search by account number, plot (khasra) number or name to view the Khatauni.
  2. A certified copy is available at a Jan Seva Kendra (CSC) or the Tehsil office. Track Dakhil-Kharij (mutation) cases on Revenue court case status (Vaad) (vaad.up.nic.in).

Ration card

  1. Apply for a new ration card or to add members on Food and Civil Supplies (fcs.up.gov.in) or through a Jan Seva Kendra (CSC). Cards are issued in the name of the senior woman of the household.
  2. In rural areas the application is verified by Desai Deoria block officials and approved by the supply inspector / District Supply Officer.

Old-age, widow and disability pension

  1. Apply online on Social pension portal (SSPY) (sspy-up.gov.in) or through a Jan Seva Kendra (CSC), attaching age (or spouse’s death / disability) proof, income certificate, Aadhaar and bank passbook.
  2. Rural applications are verified by the Desai Deoria Block Development Officer (BDO); once sanctioned, the pension is paid straight into the bank account.

MGNREGA job card and work

  1. Apply at Kotwa gram panchayat with photos and Aadhaar of the adult household members; the job card should be issued within 15 days.
  2. Ask for work in writing and keep the receipt, if work is not given within 15 days you are entitled to an unemployment allowance. Check attendance and wage payments on nrega.nic.in with the job card number.

Complaints and Right to Information (RTI)

  1. File a complaint about any government service on IGRS (Jansunwai) (jansunwai.up.nic.in) or call 1076; it is routed to the responsible officer and you can track the outcome online.
  2. For details of panchayat spending or works, file an RTI application (₹10 fee) with the Public Information Officer at Desai Deoria block; works and payments are also visible on egramswaraj.gov.in.

Portals and procedures change from time to time; confirm with the concerned office before applying.

Government schemes for residents of Kotwa

Residents of Kotwa can benefit from a number of welfare schemes. The list below covers housing, employment, farming, pensions, health, education and women’s welfare, with the local office where each application is made.

Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Gramin (PMAY-G)

Financial help to build a pucca house with basic amenities for rural families who are homeless or live in kutcha houses.

Benefit₹1.20 lakh in plain areas (plus MGNREGA wages and a Swachh Bharat toilet)
Who can applyHouseless or kutcha-house families identified through SECC/Awaas+ survey and approved by the Gram Sabha
Where to applythe panchayat secretary and the Desai Deoria block office

Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGA)

Legal guarantee of up to 100 days of paid unskilled work per rural household per year, on works such as ponds, roads, plantations and farm bunds.

BenefitUp to 100 days of work a year at the notified daily wage, paid into your bank/post office account
Who can applyAny adult member of a rural household willing to do unskilled manual work
Where to applythe panchayat secretary and the Desai Deoria block office

PM Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN)

Income support of ₹6,000 a year, paid in three instalments of ₹2,000 directly to the bank accounts of land-holding farmer families.

Benefit₹6,000 per year in three instalments
Who can applyFarmer families owning cultivable land (with exclusions for taxpayers, pensioners and officials); e-KYC and land seeding required
Where to applythe nearest Common Service Centre (CSC), online and the Desai Deoria block office

Ayushman Bharat – PM Jan Arogya Yojana (Ayushman card)

Cashless hospital treatment up to ₹5 lakh per family per year at empanelled government and private hospitals; all citizens aged 70+ are also covered.

BenefitHealth cover of ₹5 lakh per family per year
Who can applySECC-listed deprived families, NFSA ration-card families covered by the UP extension, and senior citizens 70+
Where to applythe nearest Common Service Centre (CSC) and online

Free ration under NFSA / PM Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana

Free foodgrains every month through fair price shops: 5 kg per person for priority households and 35 kg per family for Antyodaya cards.

BenefitFree wheat/rice every month
Who can applyHouseholds holding a Priority Household (PHH) or Antyodaya (AAY) ration card
Where to applythe nearest Common Service Centre (CSC) and the Desai Deoria block office

Old Age Pension (Vridhavastha Pension), Uttar Pradesh

Monthly pension for elderly people from low-income families, paid quarterly into their bank account.

Benefit₹1,000 per month
Who can applyAge 60+ and family income within the notified rural limit
Where to applyonline, the nearest Common Service Centre (CSC) and the Desai Deoria block office

Destitute Women (Widow) Pension, Uttar Pradesh

Monthly pension for widowed women aged 18 or above from low-income families.

Benefit₹1,000 per month
Who can applyWidowed women 18+ within the notified income limit
Where to applyonline and the nearest Common Service Centre (CSC)

Divyang (Disability) Pension, Uttar Pradesh

Monthly maintenance grant for persons with 40% or more disability from low-income families.

Benefit₹1,000 per month
Who can applyDisability of 40%+ (medical certificate / UDID) within the income limit
Where to applyonline and the nearest Common Service Centre (CSC)

Swachh Bharat Mission – Gramin (household toilet)

Incentive to build an individual household toilet, plus solid and liquid waste management works in villages under ODF Plus.

Benefit₹12,000 incentive for a household toilet
Who can applyRural households without a toilet (BPL and identified APL categories)
Where to applythe panchayat secretary, the Desai Deoria block office and online

Jal Jeevan Mission – Har Ghar Jal

Functional household tap connection providing safe drinking water to every rural home, managed with the village water and sanitation committee.

BenefitFree household tap connection
Who can applyAll rural households
Where to applythe panchayat secretary

Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (free LPG connection)

Deposit-free LPG connection with first refill and stove for women from poor households.

BenefitFree LPG connection, first refill and stove
Who can applyAdult women from poor households without an existing LPG connection
Where to applyonline and the nearest Common Service Centre (CSC)

Mukhyamantri Kanya Sumangala Yojana

Staged cash support for girls from birth to graduation, paid in six instalments to encourage health and education of the girl child.

BenefitUp to ₹25,000 in six instalments
Who can applyGirls of UP families with annual income up to ₹3 lakh (max. two daughters per family)
Where to applyonline and the nearest Common Service Centre (CSC)

Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY)

Maternity benefit for pregnant and lactating mothers to compensate wage loss and support nutrition.

Benefit₹5,000 for the first child; ₹6,000 if the second child is a girl
Who can applyPregnant women and lactating mothers (excluding regular government employees)
Where to applythe Anganwadi centre and online

Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (zero-balance account)

Basic savings bank account with no minimum balance, RuPay debit card with accident insurance and overdraft facility.

BenefitZero-balance account, RuPay card, ₹2 lakh accident cover
Who can applyAny Indian resident aged 10+ without a bank account
Where to applyyour bank branch

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Kotwa Gram Panchayat: frequently asked questions

In which block and district is Kotwa Gram Panchayat?

Kotwa Gram Panchayat is in Desai Deoria development block of Deoria district, under Deoria tehsil.

What is the LGD code of Kotwa Gram Panchayat?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Kotwa Gram Panchayat is 59097.

How many villages are there in Kotwa Gram Panchayat?

Kotwa Gram Panchayat has 1 revenue village(s): Kotwa.

Who is the Gram Pradhan of Kotwa Gram Panchayat?

The Gram Pradhan of Kotwa Gram Panchayat is Gulab Yadav; their mobile number is on this page under “View number” (source: UP Panchayati Raj Department, 2026-10-14).

What is the PIN code of Kotwa?

The PIN code of Kotwa is most likely 274308, 274309. Confirm the exact PIN for your village with the nearest post office.

Which is the nearest railway station to Kotwa?

The nearest railway station is Padrauna, about 19 km away (straight-line).

Where are the polling centres of Kotwa?

According to the State Election Commission, the polling centres for Kotwa are: प्राथमिक पाठशाला रामपुर जगदीश and प्राथमिक विद्यालयकोटवां.

Which is the nearest bank to Kotwa?

Nearby branches include AU Small Finance Bank, Kushinagar (IFSC AUBL0004310), roughly 7.5 km away.

Where can residents of Kotwa get land records (Khatauni)?

Open UP Bhulekh (upbhulekh.gov.in), choose district Deoria and Tehsil Deoria, then your village to see the Khatauni. A certified copy is available at a Common Service Centre or the Deoria Tehsil office.

How can I complain about work in Kotwa Gram Panchayat?

Raise it first in the Gram Sabha meeting. Then give a written complaint to the ADO (Panchayat) at Desai Deoria block, or register it on IGRS (Jansunwai) (jansunwai.up.nic.in) / helpline 1076. Panchayat spending can be checked on egramswaraj.gov.in.

Who is the panchayat secretary of Kotwa?

The panchayat secretary of Kotwa is Sajjan Kumar Gautam.

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