Kshirkot - Rajnagar, Kendrapara
Kshirkot is a village situated in the Rajnagar tehsil of Kendrapara district, Odisha. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajnagar and around 47 km from the district headquarters in Kendrapara . Kolipur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kshirkot village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Kshirkot is 396026. The village covers a total geographical area of 81 hectares and falls under the 754246 pincode. Pattamundai is the nearest town, located about 31 km away.
Kshirkot village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Rajanagar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kendrapara Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Nearby Villages of Kshirkot
Kshirkot 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:
| Nearby Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Tetelenga | South-West | 0.82 km |
| Gobardhanpur | East | 0.90 km |
| Badkota | North-West | 1.04 km |
| Kankdia | South | 1.18 km |
| Koilipur | South | 1.46 km |
| Mangarajpur | North-East | 1.51 km |
| Dhaneswarpur | North | 1.53 km |
| Junapangara | West | 1.62 km |
| Subarna Pur | West | 1.95 km |
| Jayapur | East | 1.97 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Kshirkot
Kshirkot 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 78.5 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | Available within >10 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pattamundai to Kshirkot is about 31 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendrapara to Kshirkot is about 47 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Kshirkot
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Kshirkot village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 5-10 km |
Health Facilities in Kshirkot
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Kshirkot village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Kshirkot
Where is Kshirkot located?
Kshirkot village is located in Rajnagar Tehsil, Kendrapara district, Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Kshirkot?
The Gram Panchayat of Kshirkot is Kolipur.
What is the pincode of Kshirkot?
The pincode of Kshirkot is 754246.