Kotsahi - Jaleswar, Balasore

Kotsahi is a village situated in the Jaleswar tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from Jaleswar and around 60 km from Baleshwar. Kotsahi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kotsahi is 391530. The village covers a total geographical area of 217 hectares and falls under the 756086 pincode. Jaleswar is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Kotsahi

As per Census 2011, Kotsahi village has a total population of 1,937 people, consisting of 987 males and 950 females. The village has 428 households and a sex ratio of 962 females per 1,000 males. There are 271 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,257 literate and 680 illiterate residents. Additionally, 571 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 331 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kotsahi

Kotsahi 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 Kotsahi

Kotsahi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jaleswar, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 112.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaleswar to Kotsahi is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Kotsahi is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kotsahi

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

Health Facilities in Kotsahi

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

FAQs about Kotsahi