Kotasur
Kotasur | |
|---|---|
Village | |
  Kotasur Location in West Bengal, India | |
| Coordinates: 23°57′39″N 87°44′41″E / 23.96078°N 87.744734°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | West Bengal |
| District | Birbhum |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 4,302 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Bengali, English |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 731213 (Kotasur) |
| Telephone code | 03462 |
| Lok Sabha constituency | Bolpur |
| Vidhan Sabha constituency | Mayureswar |
| Website | birbhum |
Kotasur (also spelled as Katasur) is a growing modern village in Mayureswar II CD Block in Rampurhat subdivision of Birbhum district in the Indian state of West Bengal. It is situated in the bank of river Mayurakshi..
History
It is common to listen that there was a time when Kotasur was inhabited by Raja and Asur during Mahabharat's time and it was the capital of the kingdom Kouteshwar. The present name of Kotasur came from that ancient name Kouteswar.
Geography
CD Block HQ
The headquarters of Mayureswar II CD Block are located at Kotasur.[1]
Panchayet
Kundala Gram Panchayet
Demographics
As per the 2011 Census of India, Katasur had a total population of 4,302 of which 2,196 (51%) were males and 2,106 (49%) were females. Population below 6 years was 486. The total number of literates in Katasur was 2,867 (75.13% of the population over 6 years).[2]
Transport
SH 11, running from Mohammad Bazar to Ranaghat, passes through Kotasur.[3]
Nearby Railway station Sainthia Junction is about 7.9 KM away from Kotasur.[4]
Education
Kotasur has a government-aided higher-secondary co-educational school (Kotasur High School), as well as government primary schools and private primary schools. Students from the neighbouring villages are often seen admitted to the Kotasur High school.
Post office
Kotasur has a delivery branch post office, with PIN 731213, under Mayureswar sub office and Suri head office.[5]
Nearby Places
Madaneswar Temple
Kotasur is mainly famous for the renowned Madaneswar temple situated in the heart of the village. The main festival of this temple are "Shibratri", "Jaldhala", "Charak" etc.[citation needed] +
Aam Bagan
Is is one of the favourite picnic spots of nearby people of kotasur located in the bank of river Mayurakshi.[citation needed]
Healthcare
Kotasur has a Primary Health Centre(Hatinagar PHC), Sub centre(Kotasur SC) ,veterinary hospital and other public health care centres.
References
- ^ "District Census Handbook: Birbhum, Series 20, Part XII B" (PDF). Map of Birbhum with CD Block HQs and Police Stations (on the fourth page). Directorate of Census Operations, West Bengal, 2011. Retrieved 1 February 2018.
- ^ "2011 Census – Primary Census Abstract Data Tables". West Bengal – District-wise. Registrar General and Census Commissioner, India. Retrieved 1 February 2018.
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- ^ "Birbhum Postal Zip Code Finder by Post Office". pincodezip.in. Retrieved 1 February 2018.
