Kothi - Kujang, Jagatsinghapur

Kothi is a village situated in the Kujang tehsil of Jagatsinghapur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from Paradeep Lock and around 58 km from Jagatsinghapur . Kothi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kothi is 397165. The village covers a total geographical area of 74 hectares and falls under the 754141 pincode. Paradip is the nearest town, located about 15 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 Paradeep 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 2,074 people, including 1,063 males and 1,011 females, living in 425 households. The sex ratio was 951 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 87.12%, with male literacy at 93.61% and female literacy at 80.24%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 361.

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, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bagadia Ph, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Paradip to Kothi is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jagatsinghapur to Kothi is about 58 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 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:

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