Kochila - Aali, Kendrapara

Kochila is a village situated in the Aali tehsil of Kendrapara district, Odisha. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Aali and around 43 km from the district headquarters in Kendrapara . Atala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kochila village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kochila is 396194. The village covers a total geographical area of 31 hectares and falls under the 754219 pincode. Pattamundai is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Kochila

According to the 2011 Census, Kochila village had a total population of 79 people, including 41 males and 38 females, living in 20 households. The sex ratio was 927 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 89.55%, with male literacy at 90.91% and female literacy at 88.24%.

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

Nearby Villages of Kochila

Kochila 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 Kochila

Kochila is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Paradip, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 80.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pattamundai to Kochila is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kendrapara to Kochila is about 43 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kochila

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

Health Facilities in Kochila

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 village are given below:

FAQs about Kochila