Kotenmunda - Khariar, Nuapada

Kotenmunda is a village situated in the Khariar tehsil of Nuapada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khariar and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Nuapada. Bhuliasikuan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kotenmunda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kotenmunda is 421966. The village covers a total geographical area of 147 hectares and falls under the 766107 pincode. Khariar Road is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Kotenmunda

According to the 2011 Census, Kotenmunda village had a total population of 445 people, including 227 males and 218 females, living in 107 households. The sex ratio was 960 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 48.91%, with male literacy at 63.24% and female literacy at 34.43%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 28, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 62.

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

Nearby Villages of Kotenmunda

Kotenmunda 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 Kotenmunda

Kotenmunda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kantabanji, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khariar Road to Kotenmunda is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nuapada to Kotenmunda is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kotenmunda

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

Health Facilities in Kotenmunda

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

FAQs about Kotenmunda