Kotsamali - Ulunda, Sonepur

Kotsamali is a village situated in the Ulunda tehsil of Sonepur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 25 km from Biramaharajpur and around 25 km from Subarnapur. Kotsamalai serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kotsamali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kotsamali is 419283. The village covers a total geographical area of 560 hectares and falls under the 767018 pincode. Sonapur is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Kotsamali

As per Census 2011, Kotsamali village has a total population of 1,644 people, consisting of 839 males and 805 females. The village has 411 households and a sex ratio of 959 females per 1,000 males. There are 192 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,065 literate and 579 illiterate residents. Additionally, 317 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 28 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kotsamali

Kotsamali 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 Kotsamali

Kotsamali is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Charmal, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sonapur to Kotsamali is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Subarnapur to Kotsamali is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kotsamali

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

Health Facilities in Kotsamali

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

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