Kolkotha

Kolkotha is a village located in Barsahi tehsil of Mayurbhanj district in Odisha, India. It is situated 21km away from sub-district headquarter Barsahi (tehsildar office) and 40km away from district headquarter Baripada. As per 2009 stats, Durgapur is the gram panchayat of Kolkotha village.

Here you can discover what makes Kolkotha unique in its vibrant Barsahi-Mayurbhanj region. You’ll see Kolkotha’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Kolkotha

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kolkotha is 390742. The village spans a total geographical area of 117 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 757025. Baripada is nearest town to Kolkotha village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 40km away.

When it comes to local governance, Kolkotha village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Badasahi Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Balasore Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Kolkotha

Population of Kolkotha

According to the 2011 Census, Kolkotha has a total population of about 717, with approximately 370 males and 347 females. The sex ratio is around 937 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 113 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 18 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 488. The overall literacy rate is approximately 59.83%, with male literacy at about 72.97% and female literacy near 45.82%. There are around 158 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kolkotha's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Kolkotha

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Kolkotha. As per the 2011 stats, Kolkotha had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Kolkotha

Knowing the nearby villages of Kolkotha helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Kolkotha.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kolkotha