Kotaberena - Odapada, Dhenkanal

Kotaberena is a village situated in the Odapada tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 50 km from Dhenkanal Sadar and around 30 km from Dhenkanal. Kotam serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kotaberena village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kotaberena is 403335. The village covers a total geographical area of 648 hectares and falls under the 759015 pincode. Dhenkanal is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

Kotaberena 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 Kotaberena

According to the 2011 Census, Kotaberena village had a total population of 853 people, including 439 males and 414 females, living in 219 households. The sex ratio was 943 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.67%, with male literacy at 74.09% and female literacy at 58.92%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 215, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 161.

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

Nearby Villages of Kotaberena

Kotaberena 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 Kotaberena

Kotaberena is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mahadia Ph, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dhenkanal to Kotaberena is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dhenkanal to Kotaberena 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 Kotaberena

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

Health Facilities in Kotaberena

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

FAQs about Kotaberena