Kotsamalijungle - Ulunda, Sonepur

Kotsamalijungle is a village situated in the Ulunda tehsil of Sonepur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 13 km from Biramaharajpur and around 25 km from Subarnapur. Kotsamalai serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kotsamalijungle village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kotsamalijungle is 419282. The village covers a total geographical area of 45 hectares and falls under the 767018 pincode. Sonapur is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

Kotsamalijungle 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 Kotsamalijungle

According to the 2011 Census, Kotsamalijungle village had a total population of 44 people, including 22 males and 22 females, living in 11 households. The sex ratio was 1,000 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 43.24%, with male literacy at 50.00% and female literacy at 35.29%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 36.

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

Nearby Villages of Kotsamalijungle

Kotsamalijungle 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 Kotsamalijungle

Kotsamalijungle is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Charmal, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sonapur to Kotsamalijungle is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Subarnapur to Kotsamalijungle 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 Kotsamalijungle

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

Health Facilities in Kotsamalijungle

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

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