Kotapala - Bolagad, Khordha

Kotapala is a village situated in the Bolagad tehsil of Khordha district, Odisha. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bolagad and around 51 km from the district headquarters in Khordha . Fasioda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kotapala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kotapala is 407119. The village covers a total geographical area of 205 hectares and falls under the 752066 pincode. Nayagarh is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Kotapala

As per Census 2011, Kotapala village has a total population of 438 people, consisting of 231 males and 207 females. The village has 103 households and a sex ratio of 896 females per 1,000 males. There are 54 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 277 literate and 161 illiterate residents. Additionally, 153 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kotapala are given below:

Nearby Villages of Kotapala

Kotapala 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 Kotapala

Public transport in the Kotapala is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kalupara Ghat, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nayagarh to Kotapala is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Khordha to Kotapala is about 51 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kotapala

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

Health Facilities in Kotapala

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

FAQs about Kotapala