Kunjakothi - Ersama, Jagatsinghapur

Kunjakothi is a village situated in the Ersama tehsil of Jagatsinghapur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ersama and around 57 km from the district headquarters in Jagatsinghapur . Kunjakothi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kunjakothi is 397387. The village covers a total geographical area of 806 hectares and falls under the 754139 pincode. Paradip is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

Kunjakothi 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 Kunjakothi

According to the 2011 Census, Kunjakothi village had a total population of 2,137 people, including 1,111 males and 1,026 females, living in 521 households. The sex ratio was 923 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.11%, with male literacy at 92.03% and female literacy at 64.86%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 316, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

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

Nearby Villages of Kunjakothi

Kunjakothi 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 Kunjakothi

Public transport in the Kunjakothi is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Badabandha Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Paradip to Kunjakothi is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jagatsinghapur to Kunjakothi is about 57 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kunjakothi

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

Health Facilities in Kunjakothi

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

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