Kotasahi - Tangi-Choudwar, Cuttack

Kotasahi is a village situated in the Tangi-Choudwar tehsil of Cuttack district, Odisha. It is located approximately 16 km from Tangi and around 16 km from Cuttack. Kotasahi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kotasahi is 399389. The village covers a total geographical area of 156 hectares and falls under the 754022 pincode. Choudwar is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Kotasahi

As per Census 2011, Kotasahi village has a total population of 1,762 people, consisting of 888 males and 874 females. The village has 363 households and a sex ratio of 984 females per 1,000 males. There are 221 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,335 literate and 427 illiterate residents. Additionally, 184 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 188 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,762888874
Child Population (0–6 yrs)221111110
Scheduled Castes (SC)1848995
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1889296
Literate Population1,335719616
Illiterate Population427169258

Nearby Villages of Kotasahi

Kotasahi 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KairapariWest1.11 km
KandarkanaSouth1.22 km
AtangaNorth-East1.49 km
ChatiloSouth-West1.63 km
BahudaSouth-West1.81 km
JakanaNorth-West1.97 km
BeruanNorth1.99 km
ChintamanipurNorth2.40 km
NarendrapurNorth2.56 km
KaniSouth-East2.56 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kotasahi

Public transport in the Kotasahi is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kapilas Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Choudwar to Kotasahi is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Cuttack to Kotasahi is about 16 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 Kotasahi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Kotasahi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km

FAQs about Kotasahi

Where is Kotasahi located?

Kotasahi village is located in Tangi-Choudwar Tehsil, Cuttack district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kotasahi?

Kotasahi is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Kotasahi?

The pincode of Kotasahi is 754022.

What is the population of Kotasahi?

Kotasahi has a total population of 1,762, including 888 males and 874 females.

How many households are there in Kotasahi?

There are 363 households in Kotasahi.

What is the literacy rate in Kotasahi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kotasahi is 75.77%. Male literacy is 80.97% and female literacy is 70.48%.