Kotiya

Kotiya is a Town and Tehsil in Koraput District of Odisha. In India, a tehsil is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.

According to census 2011 information the sub-district code of Kotiya Block (CD) is 03219. Total area of kotiya tehsil is 68 km². Kotiya tehsil has a population of 10,063 peoples. Kotiya tehsil has a population density of 147.8 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 2,400 houses in the sub-district. When it comes to literacy, 17.75% population of kotiya tehsil is literate, out of which 24.69% males and 11.22% females are literate.

List of Villages in Kotiya Tehsil

Kotiya Tehsil has a total of 34 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Kotiya Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

#Village NameGram PanchayatNearest Town
1Arjuvalsa Kotiya Jeypur (44 km)
2Barnapadu Kotiya Jeypur (76 km)
3Borabandha Kotiya Jeypur (40 km)
4Chintalmanjari Upparkanti Jeypur (40 km)
5Dhulipadar Kotiya Jeypur (42 km)
6Doliamba Kotiya Jeypur (54 km)
7Galigapadar Nuagaon Jeypur (45 km)
8Ganjaipadar Kotiya Jeypur (40 km)
9Gichamanjari Upparkanti Jeypur (46 km)
10Gumelpadar Kotiya Jeypur (47 km)
11Harmandangi Kotiya Jeypur (52 km)
12Hirtunipodar Upparkanti Jeypur (43 km)
13Katraguda Kotiya Jeypur (45 km)
14Konadora Kotiya Jeypur (59 km)
15Kotiya Kotiya Jeypur (43 km)
16Madkar Sunki Jeypur (55 km)
17Mahipani Kotiya Koraput (47 km)
18Mathalambo Ralegada Jeypur (38 km)
19Nandaparti Kotiya Jeypur (40 km)
20Naringopodar Parajamuthai Jeypur (62 km)
21Narlavalasa Kotiya Jeypur (41 km)
22Paniki Kotiya Jeypur (50 km)
23Phagunsenary Kotiya Jeypur (50 km)
24Phattusenary Kotiya Jeypur (65 km)
25Ranasingi Kotiya Jeypur (47 km)
26Sendheri Upparkanti Koraput (66 km)
27Sidivalsa Kotiya Jeypur (48 km)
28Solapguda Kotiya Jeypur (55 km)
29Soliamari Kotiya Jeypur (44 km)
30Tadivalsa Kotiya Jeypur (42 km)
31Talakanti Kotiya Jeypur (43 km)
32Talasembi Kotiya Jeypur (40 km)
33Thuria Kotiya Jeypur (50 km)
34Uppersembi Kotiya Jeypur (40 km)

Population of Kotiya Tehsil

The population profile of Kotiya Tehsil offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.

Basic Population Details

This section offers a snapshot of Kotiya's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total Population 10,063 10,063 N/A
Male Population 4,876 4,876 N/A
Female Population 5,187 5,187 N/A
Child Population (Age 0–6) 1,953 1,953 N/A
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 994 994 N/A
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 959 959 N/A
Literate Population 1,786 1,786 N/A
Literate Male Population 1,204 1,204 N/A
Literate Female Population 582 582 N/A
Illiterate Population 8,277 8,277 N/A
Illiterate Male Population 3,672 3,672 N/A
Illiterate Female Population 4,605 4,605 N/A
Total Households 2,400 2,400 N/A

Social Structure and Density

This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Kotiya Tehsil , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total SC Population 175 175 N/A
SC Male Population 81 81 N/A
SC Female Population 94 94 N/A
Total ST Population 8,975 8,975 N/A
ST Male Population 4,333 4,333 N/A
ST Female Population 4,642 4,642 N/A
Population Density 148 / km² 148 / km² N/A