Kolla - Kasinagar, Gajapati

Kolla is a village situated in the Kasinagar tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 40 km from Kashinagara and around 40 km from Paralakhemundi. Siali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kolla village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kolla is 414534. The village covers a total geographical area of 1043 hectares and falls under the 761206 pincode. Kashinagara is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Kolla

According to the 2011 Census, Kolla village had a total population of 829 people, including 393 males and 436 females, living in 194 households. The sex ratio was 1,109 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 34.14%, with male literacy at 41.35% and female literacy at 27.40%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 201, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 475.

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

Nearby Villages of Kolla

Kolla 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 Kolla

Kolla is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kashinagar Halt, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 111.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kashinagara to Kolla is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Kolla is about 40 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 Kolla

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

Health Facilities in Kolla

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

FAQs about Kolla