Kothi - Ersama, Jagatsinghapur

Kothi is a village situated in the Ersama tehsil of Jagatsinghapur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 41 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ersama and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Jagatsinghapur . Krushnachandrapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kothi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kothi is 397355. The village covers a total geographical area of 231 hectares and falls under the 754138 pincode. Paradip is the nearest town, located about 41 km away.

Kothi 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 Kothi

According to the 2011 Census, Kothi village had a total population of 796 people, including 370 males and 426 females, living in 200 households. The sex ratio was 1,151 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.59%, with male literacy at 90.24% and female literacy at 83.46%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 201, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Kothi

Kothi 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 Kothi

Kothi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Nimkana, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Paradip to Kothi is about 41 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jagatsinghapur to Kothi 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 Kothi

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

Health Facilities in Kothi

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

FAQs about Kothi