Kothia

Kothia is a village located in Basta tehsil of Baleshwar district in Odisha, India. It is situated 9km away from sub-district headquarter Basta (tehsildar office) and 35km away from district headquarter Baleshwar. As per 2009 stats, Mukuliasi is the gram panchayat of Kothia village.

Here you can discover what makes Kothia unique in its vibrant Basta-Baleshwar region. You’ll see Kothia’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Kothia

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kothia is 392451. The village spans a total geographical area of 82 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 756022. Jaleswar is nearest town to Kothia village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 23km away.

When it comes to local governance, Kothia village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Basta Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Balasore Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Kothia

Population of Kothia

According to the 2011 Census, Kothia has a total population of about 1,255, with approximately 643 males and 612 females. The sex ratio is around 951 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 173 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 372 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 124. The overall literacy rate is approximately 70.44%, with male literacy at about 76.36% and female literacy near 64.22%. There are around 272 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kothia's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Kothia

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Kothia. As per the 2011 stats, Kothia had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Kothia

Knowing the nearby villages of Kothia helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Kothia.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kothia