Kora - Kendrapara

Kora is a village situated in the Kendrapara tehsil of Kendrapara district, Odisha. It is located approximately 6 km from Nikirai and around 85 km from Kendrapara . Koro serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kora village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kora is 396570. The village covers a total geographical area of 410 hectares and falls under the 754222 pincode. Kendrapara is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Kora village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kendrapara Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Kora

According to the 2011 Census, Kora village had a total population of 2,410 people, including 1,212 males and 1,198 females, living in 530 households. The sex ratio was 988 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.62%, with male literacy at 92.77% and female literacy at 76.48%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 970.

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

Nearby Villages of Kora

Kora 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 Kora

Kora is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rahama, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kendrapara to Kora is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kendrapara to Kora is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kora

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

Health Facilities in Kora

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

FAQs about Kora