Kotrakana - Lakshmipur, Koraput

Kotrakana is a village situated in the Lakshmipur tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lakshmipur and around 58 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. Burja serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kotrakana village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kotrakana is 428531. The village covers a total geographical area of 90 hectares and falls under the 765013 pincode. Sunabeda is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

Kotrakana 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.

Population of Kotrakana

According to the 2011 Census, Kotrakana village had a total population of 118 people, including 56 males and 62 females, living in 30 households. The sex ratio was 1,107 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 47.47%, with male literacy at 54.55% and female literacy at 41.82%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 86.

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

Nearby Villages of Kotrakana

Kotrakana 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 Kotrakana

Public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the Kotrakana. The nearest railway station is Laxmipur Road, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sunabeda to Kotrakana is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Kotrakana is about 58 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kotrakana

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

Health Facilities in Kotrakana

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

FAQs about Kotrakana