Kochilapada - Badasahi, Mayurbhanj

Kochilapada is a village situated in the Badasahi tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 35 km from Barsahi and around 7 km from Baripada. Madhapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kochilapada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kochilapada is 390621. The village covers a total geographical area of 263 hectares and falls under the 757026 pincode. Baripada is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

Kochilapada 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 Kochilapada

As per Census 2011, Kochilapada village has a total population of 934 people, consisting of 460 males and 474 females. The village has 237 households and a sex ratio of 1,030 females per 1,000 males. There are 122 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 528 literate and 406 illiterate residents. Additionally, 745 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kochilapada

Kochilapada 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 Kochilapada

Kochilapada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Krishnachandrapur, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 103.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baripada to Kochilapada is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Kochilapada is about 7 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kochilapada

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

Health Facilities in Kochilapada

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

FAQs about Kochilapada