Kochila - Mahakalapada, Kendrapara

Kochila is a village situated in the Mahakalapada tehsil of Kendrapara district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mahakalapada and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Kendrapara . Petchhela(b.b Colony) serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kochila village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kochila is 397115. The village covers a total geographical area of 209 hectares and falls under the 754224 pincode. Kendrapara is the nearest town, located about 30 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 Mahakalapada 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 1,083 people, including 553 males and 530 females, living in 207 households. The sex ratio was 958 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.56%, with male literacy at 91.60% and female literacy at 79.49%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 63.

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

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Kochila. The nearest railway station is Paradip, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 68.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kendrapara to Kochila is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendrapara to Kochila is about 32 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 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