Kothapal - Badasahi, Mayurbhanj

Kothapal is a village situated in the Badasahi tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 21 km from Barsahi and around 13 km from Baripada. Sankerko serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kothapal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kothapal is 390577. The village covers a total geographical area of 58 hectares and falls under the 757026 pincode. Baripada is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Kothapal

According to the 2011 Census, Kothapal village had a total population of 288 people, including 143 males and 145 females, living in 73 households. The sex ratio was 1,014 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.47%, with male literacy at 85.48% and female literacy at 75.76%.

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

Nearby Villages of Kothapal

Kothapal 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 Kothapal

Kothapal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Baripada, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 96.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baripada to Kothapal is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Kothapal is about 13 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kothapal

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

Health Facilities in Kothapal

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

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