Kotapokhari - Khandapada, Nayagarh

Kotapokhari is a village situated in the Khandapada tehsil of Nayagarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khandapada and around 23 km from the district headquarters in Nayagarh . Khalisahi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kotapokhari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kotapokhari is 406038. The village covers a total geographical area of 573 hectares and falls under the 752077 pincode. Khandapada is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

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

Population of Kotapokhari

According to the 2011 Census, Kotapokhari village had a total population of 886 people, including 465 males and 421 females, living in 227 households. The sex ratio was 905 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.16%, with male literacy at 84.52% and female literacy at 68.75%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 259.

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

Nearby Villages of Kotapokhari

Kotapokhari 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 Kotapokhari

Kotapokhari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bhusandpur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khandapada to Kotapokhari is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nayagarh to Kotapokhari is about 23 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 Kotapokhari

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

Health Facilities in Kotapokhari

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

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