Kotalabhata - Muniguda, Rayagada

Kotalabhata is a village situated in the Muniguda tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 29 km from Ambadala and around 94 km from Rayagada . Saradhapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kotalabhata village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kotalabhata is 424734. The village covers a total geographical area of 83 hectares and falls under the 765020 pincode. Rayagada is the nearest town, located about 105 km away.

Kotalabhata 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 Kotalabhata

As per Census 2011, Kotalabhata village has a total population of 36 people, consisting of 17 males and 19 females. The village has 7 households and a sex ratio of 1,117 females per 1,000 males. There are 5 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1 literate and 35 illiterate residents. Additionally, 18 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kotalabhata

Kotalabhata 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 Kotalabhata

Kotalabhata is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Doikallu, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rayagada to Kotalabhata is about 105 km, with a usual travel time of around ~3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Kotalabhata is about 94 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kotalabhata

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

Health Facilities in Kotalabhata

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

FAQs about Kotalabhata