Kochilakhunta - Badasahi, Mayurbhanj

Kochilakhunta is a village situated in the Badasahi tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 7 km from Barsahi and around 35 km from Baripada. Kochilakhunta village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kochilakhunta is 390642. The village covers a total geographical area of 239 hectares and falls under the 757025 pincode. Baripada is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Kochilakhunta

As per Census 2011, Kochilakhunta village has a total population of 1,327 people, consisting of 663 males and 664 females. The village has 315 households and a sex ratio of 1,001 females per 1,000 males. There are 165 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 831 literate and 496 illiterate residents. Additionally, 200 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 645 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kochilakhunta

Kochilakhunta 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 Kochilakhunta

Kochilakhunta is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Betnoti, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 107.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baripada to Kochilakhunta is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kochilakhunta

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

Health Facilities in Kochilakhunta

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

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