Koilikota - Padmapur, Rayagada

Koilikota is a village situated in the Padmapur tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Padmapur and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Rayagada . Indupur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Koilikota village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Koilikota is 427095. The village covers a total geographical area of 528 hectares and falls under the 765025 pincode. Gunupur is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Koilikota

According to the 2011 Census, Koilikota village had a total population of 318 people, including 157 males and 161 females, living in 78 households. The sex ratio was 1,025 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 36.96%, with male literacy at 43.09% and female literacy at 31.34%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 7, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 228.

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

Nearby Villages of Koilikota

Koilikota 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 Koilikota

Koilikota is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gunupur, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 89.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gunupur to Koilikota is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Koilikota is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Koilikota

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

Health Facilities in Koilikota

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

FAQs about Koilikota