Hotapur - Betnoti, Mayurbhanj

Hotapur is a village situated in the Betnoti tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 16 km from Baisinga and around 42 km from Baripada. Santara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hotapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hotapur is 390324. The village covers a total geographical area of 207 hectares and falls under the 757032 pincode. Baleshwar is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Hotapur 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 Hotapur

According to the 2011 Census, Hotapur village had a total population of 711 people, including 370 males and 341 females, living in 132 households. The sex ratio was 922 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.22%, with male literacy at 77.36% and female literacy at 56.06%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 97, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 314.

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

Nearby Villages of Hotapur

Hotapur 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 Hotapur

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Hotapur. The nearest railway station is Jugpura, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 119.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baleshwar to Hotapur is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Hotapur is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Hotapur

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

Health Facilities in Hotapur

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

FAQs about Hotapur