Kotelpadar - Kashipur, Rayagada

Kotelpadar is a village situated in the Kashipur tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kashipur and around 89 km from the district headquarters in Rayagada . Manusgam serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kotelpadar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kotelpadar is 425807. The village covers a total geographical area of 77 hectares and falls under the 765015 pincode. Rayagada is the nearest town, located about 93 km away.

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

Population of Kotelpadar

As per Census 2011, Kotelpadar village has a total population of 447 people, consisting of 212 males and 235 females. The village has 110 households and a sex ratio of 1,108 females per 1,000 males. There are 105 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 87 literate and 360 illiterate residents. Additionally, 60 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 167 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kotelpadar

Kotelpadar 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 Kotelpadar

Kotelpadar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Leliguma, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rayagada to Kotelpadar is about 93 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Kotelpadar is about 89 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kotelpadar

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

Health Facilities in Kotelpadar

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

FAQs about Kotelpadar