Kokalunda - Bellaguntha, Ganjam

Kokalunda is a village situated in the Bellaguntha tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 2.5 km from Bhanjanagar and around 120 km from Chatrapur. Udra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kokalunda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kokalunda is 410655. The village covers a total geographical area of 217 hectares and falls under the 761126 pincode. Bellaguntha is the nearest town, located about 2 km away.

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

Population of Kokalunda

As per Census 2011, Kokalunda village has a total population of 1,771 people, consisting of 922 males and 849 females. The village has 368 households and a sex ratio of 920 females per 1,000 males. There are 169 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,329 literate and 442 illiterate residents. Additionally, 151 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 39 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kokalunda

Kokalunda 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 Kokalunda

Kokalunda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Khallikot, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 100.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bellaguntha to Kokalunda is about 2 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Kokalunda is about 120 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kokalunda

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

Health Facilities in Kokalunda

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

FAQs about Kokalunda