Kotar - Athgarh, Cuttack

Kotar is a village situated in the Athgarh tehsil of Cuttack district, Odisha. It is located approximately 23 km from Gurudijhatia and around 30 km from Cuttack. Gurudijhatia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kotar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kotar is 399181. The village covers a total geographical area of 178 hectares and falls under the 754028 pincode. Athagad is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

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

Population of Kotar

According to the 2011 Census, Kotar village had a total population of 1,197 people, including 576 males and 621 females, living in 268 households. The sex ratio was 1,078 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.56%, with male literacy at 87.74% and female literacy at 77.70%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 396, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 96.

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

Nearby Villages of Kotar

Kotar 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 Kotar

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Kotar. The nearest railway station is Garudijhatia, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Athagad to Kotar is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Cuttack to Kotar is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kotar

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

Health Facilities in Kotar

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

FAQs about Kotar