Barkotia - Pallahara, Angul

Barkotia is a village situated in the Pallahara tehsil of Angul district, Odisha. It is located approximately 18 km from Khamar and around 75 km from Anugul . Khemala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Barkotia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barkotia is 403575. The village covers a total geographical area of 743 hectares and falls under the 759118 pincode. Palalahada is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Barkotia village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Pallahara Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Dhenkanal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Barkotia

As per Census 2011, Barkotia village has a total population of 1,524 people, consisting of 765 males and 759 females. The village has 410 households and a sex ratio of 992 females per 1,000 males. There are 154 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 940 literate and 584 illiterate residents. Additionally, 344 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 476 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Barkotia are given below:

Nearby Villages of Barkotia

Barkotia is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Barkotia

Barkotia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Talcher, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 99.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Palalahada to Barkotia is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Anugul to Barkotia is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Barkotia

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Barkotia village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Barkotia

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Barkotia village are given below:

FAQs about Barkotia