Kotalpadu (Koterpar) - Kalyanasingpur, Rayagada

Kotalpadu (Koterpar) is a village situated in the Kalyanasingpur tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kalyanasingpur and around 39 km from the district headquarters in Rayagada . Majhiguda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kotalpadu (Koterpar) village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kotalpadu (Koterpar) is 425640. The village covers a total geographical area of 160 hectares and falls under the 765017 pincode. Rayagada is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

Kotalpadu (Koterpar) 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 Kotalpadu (Koterpar)

As per Census 2011, Kotalpadu (Koterpar) village has a total population of 120 people, consisting of 61 males and 59 females. The village has 28 households and a sex ratio of 967 females per 1,000 males. There are 10 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 29 literate and 91 illiterate residents. Additionally, 120 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kotalpadu (Koterpar) are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1206159
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1046
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1206159
Literate Population29218
Illiterate Population914051

Nearby Villages of Kotalpadu (Koterpar)

Kotalpadu (Koterpar) 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)
RaghunathpurNorth-West1.22 km
PamadaNorth1.61 km
MimajhollaWest1.68 km
TajaSouth-East1.88 km
KudariSouth-West2.12 km
MajhigudaNorth-West2.22 km
PipalgudaNorth2.81 km
JilundaWest2.88 km
BadanaikgudaNorth-West2.93 km
MahendrapurSouth-West3.09 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kotalpadu (Koterpar)

Kotalpadu (Koterpar) 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 59.5 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rayagada to Kotalpadu (Koterpar) is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Kotalpadu (Koterpar) is about 39 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 Kotalpadu (Koterpar)

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Kotalpadu (Koterpar)

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

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

FAQs about Kotalpadu (Koterpar)

Where is Kotalpadu (Koterpar) located?

Kotalpadu (Koterpar) village is located in Kalyanasingpur Tehsil, Rayagada district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kotalpadu (Koterpar)?

The Gram Panchayat of Kotalpadu (Koterpar) is Majhiguda.

What is the pincode of Kotalpadu (Koterpar)?

The pincode of Kotalpadu (Koterpar) is 765017.

What is the population of Kotalpadu (Koterpar)?

Kotalpadu (Koterpar) has a total population of 120, including 61 males and 59 females.

How many households are there in Kotalpadu (Koterpar)?

There are 28 households in Kotalpadu (Koterpar).

What is the literacy rate in Kotalpadu (Koterpar)?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kotalpadu (Koterpar) is 24.17%. Male literacy is 34.43% and female literacy is 13.56%.