Kotagada - Ranapur, Nayagarh

Kotagada is a village situated in the Ranapur tehsil of Nayagarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ranapur and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Nayagarh . Rajasunakhala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kotagada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kotagada is 406761. The village covers a total geographical area of 366 hectares and falls under the 752026 pincode. Nayagarh is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Kotagada

As per Census 2011, Kotagada village has a total population of 838 people, consisting of 410 males and 428 females. The village has 200 households and a sex ratio of 1,043 females per 1,000 males. There are 126 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 448 literate and 390 illiterate residents. Additionally, 37 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 65 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kotagada

Kotagada 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 Kotagada

Kotagada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bhusandpur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nayagarh to Kotagada is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kotagada

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

Health Facilities in Kotagada

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

FAQs about Kotagada