Kotsira - Bhandari Pokhari, Bhadrak

Kotsira is a village situated in the Bhandari Pokhari tehsil of Bhadrak district, Odisha. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhandari Pokhari and around 18 km from the district headquarters in Bhadrak. Rajendrapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kotsira village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kotsira is 394483. The village covers a total geographical area of 270 hectares and falls under the 756120 pincode. Bhadrak is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

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

Population of Kotsira

According to the 2011 Census, Kotsira village had a total population of 1,233 people, including 637 males and 596 females, living in 269 households. The sex ratio was 936 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 87.78%, with male literacy at 95.29% and female literacy at 80.04%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 538, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 25.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Kotsira

Kotsira 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 Kotsira

Kotsira is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Manjuri Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 80.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhadrak to Kotsira is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhadrak to Kotsira is about 18 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kotsira

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

Health Facilities in Kotsira

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

FAQs about Kotsira