Kochila Gadia - Darpan, Jajpur

Kochila Gadia is a village situated in the Darpan tehsil of Jajpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 18 km from Badachana and around 72 km from Jajapur . Siha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kochila Gadia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kochila Gadia is 401618. The village covers a total geographical area of 57 hectares and falls under the 754024 pincode. Cuttack is the nearest town, located about 80 km away.

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

Population of Kochila Gadia

As per Census 2011, Kochila Gadia village has a total population of 46 people, consisting of 25 males and 21 females. The village has 10 households and a sex ratio of 840 females per 1,000 males. There are 4 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 33 literate and 13 illiterate residents.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kochila Gadia are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population462521
Child Population (0–6 yrs)422
Literate Population332211
Illiterate Population13310

Nearby Villages of Kochila Gadia

Kochila Gadia 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
GodimaguraWest1.81 km
KolhasingaSouth-West2.19 km
MahakhalaEast2.22 km
KhatuapadaNorth-East2.22 km
BhusandhapurEast2.75 km
KampiraNorth3.04 km
JhatiapadaWest3.18 km
SihaSouth-West3.20 km
SamparuNorth3.36 km
TarangiaNorth-East3.50 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kochila Gadia

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Kochila Gadia. The nearest railway station is Barithengarh, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Cuttack to Kochila Gadia is about 80 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jajapur to Kochila Gadia is about 72 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kochila Gadia

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Kochila Gadia

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Kochila Gadia

Where is Kochila Gadia located?

Kochila Gadia village is located in Darpan Tehsil, Jajpur district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kochila Gadia?

The Gram Panchayat of Kochila Gadia is Siha.

What is the pincode of Kochila Gadia?

The pincode of Kochila Gadia is 754024.

What is the population of Kochila Gadia?

Kochila Gadia has a total population of 46, including 25 males and 21 females.

How many households are there in Kochila Gadia?

There are 10 households in Kochila Gadia.

What is the literacy rate in Kochila Gadia?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kochila Gadia is 71.74%. Male literacy is 88.00% and female literacy is 52.38%.