Mota - Kamakshyanagar, Dhenkanal

Mota is a village situated in the Kamakshyanagar tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kamakshyanagar and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Dhenkanal. Saruali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mota village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mota is 402400. The village covers a total geographical area of 403 hectares and falls under the 759018 pincode. Kamakshyanagar is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Mota 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 Mota

According to the 2011 Census, Mota village had a total population of 1,270 people, including 664 males and 606 females, living in 280 households. The sex ratio was 913 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 89.36%, with male literacy at 94.75% and female literacy at 83.55%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 241, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 269.

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

Nearby Villages of Mota

Mota 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 Mota

Mota is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Mahadia Ph, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kamakshyanagar to Mota is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhenkanal to Mota is about 35 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 Mota

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

Health Facilities in Mota

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

FAQs about Mota