Kotagaon - Jhumpura, Keonjhar

Kotagaon is a village situated in the Jhumpura tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from Bamebari and around 46 km from Kendujhar. Kutugaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kotagaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kotagaon is 385376. The village covers a total geographical area of 591 hectares and falls under the 758031 pincode. Joda is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Kotagaon

According to the 2011 Census, Kotagaon village had a total population of 770 people, including 384 males and 386 females, living in 168 households. The sex ratio was 1,005 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.07%, with male literacy at 64.90% and female literacy at 47.16%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 10, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 392.

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

Nearby Villages of Kotagaon

Kotagaon 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 Kotagaon

Kotagaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Nayagarh, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 102.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Joda to Kotagaon is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Kotagaon is about 46 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 Kotagaon

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

Health Facilities in Kotagaon

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

FAQs about Kotagaon