Motigan - Kodinga, Nabarangpur

Motigan is a village situated in the Kodinga tehsil of Nabarangpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from Kosagumuda and around 88 km from Nabarangapur . Motigan village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Motigan is 427846. The village covers a total geographical area of 2326 hectares and falls under the 764061 pincode. Nabarangapur is the nearest town, located about 52 km away.

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

Population of Motigan

According to the 2011 Census, Motigan village had a total population of 5,878 people, including 2,845 males and 3,033 females, living in 1,224 households. The sex ratio was 1,066 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 30.63%, with male literacy at 36.83% and female literacy at 24.92%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 478, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4,253.

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

Nearby Villages of Motigan

Motigan 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 Motigan

Motigan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Amagura, while the nearest airport is Jagdalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nabarangapur to Motigan is about 52 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nabarangapur to Motigan is about 88 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Motigan

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

Health Facilities in Motigan

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

FAQs about Motigan