Kochilaghaty - Shamakhunta, Mayurbhanj

Kochilaghaty is a village situated in the Shamakhunta tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from Baripada Sadar and around 15 km from Baripada. Kuchilaghati serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kochilaghaty village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kochilaghaty is 389084. The village covers a total geographical area of 92 hectares and falls under the 757049 pincode. Baripada is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Kochilaghaty

According to the 2011 Census, Kochilaghaty village had a total population of 505 people, including 260 males and 245 females, living in 108 households. The sex ratio was 942 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 48.60%, with male literacy at 60.63% and female literacy at 35.89%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 458.

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

Nearby Villages of Kochilaghaty

Kochilaghaty 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 Kochilaghaty

Kochilaghaty is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kuchai, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 85.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baripada to Kochilaghaty is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Kochilaghaty is about 15 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 Kochilaghaty

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

Health Facilities in Kochilaghaty

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

FAQs about Kochilaghaty