Kokalaba - Narsinghpur, Cuttack

Kokalaba is a village situated in the Narsinghpur tehsil of Cuttack district, Odisha. It is located approximately 75 km from Narasinghpur and around 125 km from Cuttack. Kokalaba village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kokalaba is 398493. The village covers a total geographical area of 225 hectares and falls under the 754032 pincode. Jagatsinghapur is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Kokalaba

As per Census 2011, Kokalaba village has a total population of 1,931 people, consisting of 1,009 males and 922 females. The village has 432 households and a sex ratio of 913 females per 1,000 males. There are 196 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,369 literate and 562 illiterate residents. Additionally, 367 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kokalaba

Kokalaba 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 Kokalaba

Kokalaba is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kerejanga, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jagatsinghapur to Kokalaba is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Cuttack to Kokalaba is about 125 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kokalaba

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

Health Facilities in Kokalaba

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

FAQs about Kokalaba