Kotagaon - Kalampur, Kalahandi

Kotagaon is a village situated in the Kalampur tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 43 km from Jayapatna and around 52 km from Bhawanipatna. Kotagaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kotagaon is 424088. The village covers a total geographical area of 509 hectares and falls under the 766013 pincode. Junagarh is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

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

Population of Kotagaon

As per Census 2011, Kotagaon village has a total population of 1,726 people, consisting of 878 males and 848 females. The village has 473 households and a sex ratio of 965 females per 1,000 males. There are 245 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 819 literate and 907 illiterate residents. Additionally, 557 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 111 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kotagaon

Kotagaon 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 Kotagaon

Kotagaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Junagarh Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Junagarh to Kotagaon is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Kotagaon is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kotagaon

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

Health Facilities in Kotagaon

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

FAQs about Kotagaon