Mokagam - Kotpad, Koraput

Mokagam is a village situated in the Kotpad tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 74 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kotpad and around 104 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. Chatarla serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mokagam village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mokagam is 428179. The village covers a total geographical area of 326 hectares and falls under the 764058 pincode. Koraput is the nearest town, located about 31 km away.

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

Population of Mokagam

As per Census 2011, Mokagam village has a total population of 915 people, consisting of 454 males and 461 females. The village has 210 households and a sex ratio of 1,015 females per 1,000 males. There are 168 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 209 literate and 706 illiterate residents. Additionally, 284 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 545 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Mokagam

Mokagam 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 Mokagam

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Mokagam. The nearest railway station is Ambagaon, while the nearest airport is Jagdalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 18.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Koraput to Mokagam is about 31 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Mokagam is about 104 km, with the usual travel time around ~3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mokagam

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

Health Facilities in Mokagam

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

FAQs about Mokagam