Kokotisil - Dasamantapur, Koraput
Kokotisil is a village situated in the Dasamantapur tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 140 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dasamantapur and around 85 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. Duarsuni serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kokotisil village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Kokotisil is 428371. The village covers a total geographical area of 134 hectares and falls under the 764028 pincode. Kotpad is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.
Kokotisil village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Lakshmipur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Koraput Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Nearby Villages of Kokotisil
Kokotisil 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Mankadiatala | South-West | 1.49 km |
| Sanakukudakata | East | 1.59 km |
| Chilamandi | North-West | 1.60 km |
| Kesriatal | North-West | 1.69 km |
| Badapindapadar | East | 2.45 km |
| Nuaguda | West | 2.52 km |
| Sanapindapadar | North-East | 2.60 km |
| Semiliguda | North | 2.64 km |
| Kotahandi | West | 2.71 km |
| Katharagada | South | 2.85 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Kokotisil
Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Kokotisil. The nearest railway station is Maligura, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.2 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kotpad to Kokotisil is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Kokotisil 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 Kokotisil
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Kokotisil 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 Kokotisil
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Kokotisil village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Kokotisil
Where is Kokotisil located?
Kokotisil village is located in Dasamantapur Tehsil, Koraput district, Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Kokotisil?
The Gram Panchayat of Kokotisil is Duarsuni.
What is the pincode of Kokotisil?
The pincode of Kokotisil is 764028.