Kotrapadu - Kolnara, Rayagada

Kotrapadu is a village situated in the Kolnara tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 28 km from Rayagada and around 45 km from Rayagada . Bhoimada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kotrapadu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kotrapadu is 426451. The village covers a total geographical area of 169 hectares and falls under the 765029 pincode. Rayagada is the nearest town, located about 46 km away.

Kotrapadu 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 Kotrapadu

According to the 2011 Census, Kotrapadu village had a total population of 120 people, including 62 males and 58 females, living in 24 households. The sex ratio was 935 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 4.00%, with male literacy at 7.69%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 120.

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

Nearby Villages of Kotrapadu

Kotrapadu 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 Kotrapadu

Kotrapadu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rayagada, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 84.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rayagada to Kotrapadu is about 46 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Kotrapadu is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kotrapadu

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

Health Facilities in Kotrapadu

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

FAQs about Kotrapadu