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

As per Census 2011, Motigan village has a total population of 5,878 people, consisting of 2,845 males and 3,033 females. The village has 1,224 households and a sex ratio of 1,066 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,206 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,431 literate and 4,447 illiterate residents. Additionally, 478 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 4,253 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Motigan are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population5,8782,8453,033
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1,206605601
Scheduled Castes (SC)478235243
Scheduled Tribes (ST)4,2532,0512,202
Literate Population1,431825606
Illiterate Population4,4472,0202,427

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
PotiawandSouth-West2.95 km
BadasirisiagudaSouth-East2.96 km
BhandimalNorth-East4.73 km
ChancharagudaSouth-East4.76 km
PapuniEast5.17 km
SandkarmariWest5.18 km
KeraganSouth-West5.84 km
PonarNorth-West6.08 km
JhadakusumiNorth-East6.19 km
ToohatideodaSouth-West6.65 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Motigan

Where is Motigan located?

Motigan village is located in Kodinga Tehsil, Nabarangpur district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Motigan?

Motigan is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Motigan?

The pincode of Motigan is 764061.

What is the population of Motigan?

Motigan has a total population of 5,878, including 2,845 males and 3,033 females.

How many households are there in Motigan?

There are 1,224 households in Motigan.

What is the literacy rate in Motigan?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Motigan is 24.35%. Male literacy is 29.00% and female literacy is 19.98%.