Kothar - Dhamnagar, Bhadrak

Kothar is a village situated in the Dhamnagar tehsil of Bhadrak district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from Dhusuri and around 20 km from Bhadrak. Kothar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kothar is 395260. The village covers a total geographical area of 378 hectares and falls under the 756118 pincode. Bhadrak is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Kothar

As per Census 2011, Kothar village has a total population of 3,335 people, consisting of 1,687 males and 1,648 females. The village has 716 households and a sex ratio of 976 females per 1,000 males. There are 349 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,623 literate and 712 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,306 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 3 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kothar

Kothar 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 Kothar

Kothar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Baudpur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 83.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhadrak to Kothar is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhadrak to Kothar is about 20 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 Kothar

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

Health Facilities in Kothar

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

FAQs about Kothar