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

According to the 2011 Census, Mokagam village had a total population of 915 people, including 454 males and 461 females, living in 210 households. The sex ratio was 1,015 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 27.98%, with male literacy at 38.01% and female literacy at 18.09%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 284, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 545.

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

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