Kotapal - Dhenkanal Sadar, Dhenkanal

Kotapal is a village situated in the Dhenkanal Sadar tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dhenkanal Sadar and around 12 km from the district headquarters in Dhenkanal. Tarabha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kotapal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kotapal is 403182. The village covers a total geographical area of 107 hectares and falls under the 759013 pincode. Dhenkanal is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Kotapal

As per Census 2011, Kotapal village has a total population of 306 people, consisting of 158 males and 148 females. The village has 61 households and a sex ratio of 936 females per 1,000 males. There are 32 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 157 literate and 149 illiterate residents. Additionally, 44 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kotapal

Kotapal 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 Kotapal

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Kotapal. The nearest railway station is Dandi Mal, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dhenkanal to Kotapal is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhenkanal to Kotapal is about 12 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 Kotapal

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

Health Facilities in Kotapal

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

FAQs about Kotapal