Kotalanga - Kalyanasingpur, Rayagada

Kotalanga is a village situated in the Kalyanasingpur tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kalyanasingpur and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Rayagada . Sikarpai serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kotalanga village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kotalanga is 425688. The village covers a total geographical area of 353 hectares and falls under the 765017 pincode. Rayagada is the nearest town, located about 41 km away.

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

Population of Kotalanga

According to the 2011 Census, Kotalanga village had a total population of 164 people, including 67 males and 97 females, living in 40 households. The sex ratio was 1,448 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 29.41%, with male literacy at 50.91% and female literacy at 14.81%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 32, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 130.

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

Nearby Villages of Kotalanga

Kotalanga 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 Kotalanga

Kotalanga is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sikarpai, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rayagada to Kotalanga is about 41 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Kotalanga is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kotalanga

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

Health Facilities in Kotalanga

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

FAQs about Kotalanga