Hotapal

Hotapal is a village located in Dhama tehsil of Sambalpur district in Odisha, India. It is situated 33km away from sub-district headquarter Dhama (tehsildar office) and 43km away from district headquarter Sambalpur. As per 2009 stats, Deogaon is the gram panchayat of Hotapal village.

Here you can discover what makes Hotapal unique in its vibrant Dhama-Sambalpur region. You’ll see Hotapal’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Hotapal

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Hotapal is 382267. The village spans a total geographical area of 368 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 768113. Sambalpur is nearest town to Hotapal village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 43km away.

When it comes to local governance, Hotapal village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Rairakhol Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Sambalpur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Hotapal

Population of Hotapal

According to the 2011 Census, Hotapal has a total population of about 469, with approximately 227 males and 242 females. The sex ratio is around 1066 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 72 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 32 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 430. The overall literacy rate is approximately 45.63%, with male literacy at about 53.74% and female literacy near 38.02%. There are around 123 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Hotapal's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Hotapal

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Hotapal. As per the 2011 stats, Hotapal had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Hotapal

Knowing the nearby villages of Hotapal helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Hotapal.

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