Kokakhandha - Ersama, Jagatsinghapur

Kokakhandha is a village situated in the Ersama tehsil of Jagatsinghapur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 22 km from Kujang and around 62 km from Jagatsinghapur . Balitutha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kokakhandha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kokakhandha is 397278. The village covers a total geographical area of 38 hectares and falls under the 754141 pincode. Paradip is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

Kokakhandha village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Balikuda-ersama Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jagatsinghpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kokakhandha

As per Census 2011, Kokakhandha village has a total population of 129 people, consisting of 65 males and 64 females. The village has 35 households and a sex ratio of 984 females per 1,000 males. There are 24 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 95 literate and 34 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Kokakhandha

Kokakhandha 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 Kokakhandha

Public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the Kokakhandha. The nearest railway station is Badabandha Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Paradip to Kokakhandha is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jagatsinghapur to Kokakhandha is about 62 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kokakhandha

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

Health Facilities in Kokakhandha

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

FAQs about Kokakhandha