Moter - Kokasara, Kalahandi

Moter is a village situated in the Kokasara tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kokasara and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Moter village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Moter is 424024. The village covers a total geographical area of 826 hectares and falls under the 766017 pincode. Junagarh is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

Moter 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 Moter

According to the 2011 Census, Moter village had a total population of 3,036 people, including 1,507 males and 1,529 females, living in 793 households. The sex ratio was 1,015 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.67%, with male literacy at 71.97% and female literacy at 47.69%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 364, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,096.

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

Nearby Villages of Moter

Moter 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 Moter

Moter 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 46.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Junagarh to Moter is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Moter is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Moter

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

Health Facilities in Moter

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

FAQs about Moter