Kothasahi - Pipili, Puri

Kothasahi is a village situated in the Pipili tehsil of Puri district, Odisha. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pipili and around 33 km from the district headquarters in Puri. Saraswatipur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kothasahi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kothasahi is 408865. The village covers a total geographical area of 152 hectares and falls under the 752046 pincode. Puri is the nearest town, located about 37 km away.

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

Population of Kothasahi

As per Census 2011, Kothasahi village has a total population of 1,122 people, consisting of 582 males and 540 females. The village has 242 households and a sex ratio of 927 females per 1,000 males. There are 108 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 862 literate and 260 illiterate residents. Additionally, 151 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,122582540
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1086543
Scheduled Castes (SC)1518368
Literate Population862472390
Illiterate Population260110150

Nearby Villages of Kothasahi

Kothasahi 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)
DakhinasahiNorth0.81 km
BalarampurpaikanasahiNorth-East1.51 km
SaraswatipurNorth1.59 km
BalapurSouth1.91 km
ChhanagharWest2.06 km
BaralaSouth-West2.16 km
TarajangaNorth-East2.22 km
BidyadharpurEast2.27 km
RathapurusottampurNorth2.83 km
MunindaWest2.85 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kothasahi

Kothasahi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bir Purushottampur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 22.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Puri to Kothasahi is about 37 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Puri to Kothasahi is about 33 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kothasahi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Kothasahi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Kothasahi

Where is Kothasahi located?

Kothasahi village is located in Pipili Tehsil, Puri district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kothasahi?

The Gram Panchayat of Kothasahi is Saraswatipur.

What is the pincode of Kothasahi?

The pincode of Kothasahi is 752046.

What is the population of Kothasahi?

Kothasahi has a total population of 1,122, including 582 males and 540 females.

How many households are there in Kothasahi?

There are 242 households in Kothasahi.

What is the literacy rate in Kothasahi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kothasahi is 76.83%. Male literacy is 81.10% and female literacy is 72.22%.