Toilets built
district level2,52,249
household toilets built, 2,52,249 households listed · coverage 100.0%
Source: District-wise Coverage of Individual Household Latrine (IHHL) as on date · retrieved 29 Oct 2026
★ Revenue village · Odapada tehsil · Dhenkanal ★
Kotam
Kotam is a revenue village in Odapada tehsil, Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It had a population of 1,013 in 263 households (Census 2011).
Census 2011 Snapshot
1,013 souls. 263 homes.
Odapada tehsil, Dhenkanal district, Odisha.
1,013
Population
263
Households
81.9%
Literacy
832
Sex ratio
242 ha
Total area
454
Workforce
LGD 403337Source: Census 2011 + LGD
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Nearest mandi prices
- Banana - Green₹2,500Hindol APMC · 29 Oct 2026
- Bhindi(Ladies Finger)₹5,200Hindol APMC · 29 Oct 2026
- Bitter gourd₹5,400Hindol APMC · 29 Oct 2026
Cyclone Arnab · IMDYellow warningvalid until 30 Oct 2026, 08:30 IST
Cyclone Arnab — Dhenkanal district is under an IMD yellow warning
IMD warning for Dhenkanal district: Isolated heavy rainfall; thunderstorm with lightning and gusty surface wind 30-40 kmph (Day 1). (IMD MC Bhubaneswar district-wise warnings, 29 Oct 2026)
Status as of 29 Oct 2026, 17:30 IST: Weakened into a Well Marked Low Pressure Area over central Chhattisgarh and adjoining Odisha at 1730 hrs IST of 29 October 2026; very likely to move north-northeastwards and weaken further into a low pressure area over northeast Chhattisgarh and neighbourhood during the next 24 hours.
Fri, 30 OctRain 13 mm (86% chance)Wind 15 km/h, gusts 37 km/h
Sat, 31 OctRain 4 mm (67% chance)Wind 11 km/h, gusts 22 km/h
Sun, 1 NovRain 2 mm (61% chance)Wind 12 km/h, gusts 21 km/h
Model forecast (Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0) for the village's map point; follow IMD warnings for official guidance.
- Will Cyclone Arnab affect Kotam?Kotam, in Dhenkanal district, is under an IMD yellow warning for Very Severe Cyclonic Storm Arnab: "Isolated heavy rainfall; thunderstorm with lightning and gusty surface wind 30-40 kmph (Day 1)" (IMD MC Bhubaneswar district-wise warnings, 29 Oct 2026, valid until 30 Oct 2026, 08:30 IST). IMD's current status: Weakened into a Well Marked Low Pressure Area over central Chhattisgarh and adjoining Odisha at 1730 hrs IST of 29 October 2026; very likely to move north-northeastwards and weaken further into a low pressure area over northeast Chhattisgarh and neighbourhood during the next 24 hours. The model forecast for the next 3 days shows about 19 mm of rain in total (peak day 13 mm, light by IMD's bands) and winds up to 15 km/h with gusts to 37 km/h. This is a model forecast (Open-Meteo); follow IMD warnings for official guidance. This page reports the official warning area, not damage at Kotam.
- What should people in Kotam do during Cyclone Arnab?Follow the district administration and IMD. In an emergency call 112 (free, 24x7). Keep away from fallen power lines, flooded roads and river banks; do not shelter under trees during thunderstorms. NDMA's cyclone Do's & Don'ts are linked from this page and from the village emergency page.
Warning text as issued by IMD (bulletin); this card shows the official warning area, not damage at Kotam. It switches off when the warning lapses. Last reviewed 30 Oct 2026, 00:20 IST.
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Gram panchayat
Kotam
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Kotam is a village in Odapada tehsil, Dhenkanal district, Odisha. At the 2011 Census it had 1,013 people in 263 households, with a literacy rate of 81.9%. It is administered by the Kotam gram panchayat. Its postal pincode is 759015.
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LGD village code403337
Census 2011 code403337
Gram panchayatKotam · LGD 117401
Pincode759015
TehsilOdapada · LGD 7503
DistrictDhenkanal
StateOdisha
Male / Female553 / 460 · Census 2011
Area242 ha
Lok SabhaDhenkanal · Rudra Narayan Pany (BJP)
AssemblyHindol · Simarani Nayak (BJP)
- Development block
- Odapada Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), Ministry of Panchayati Raj, as of 2026-10-29
Gram panchayat
Kotam is in the Kotam gram panchayat.
Other villages in Kotam
Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), 2026-10-21.
Census 2011 · in context
How Kotam compares
By population, Kotam ranks #54 of 131 inhabited villages in Odapada tehsil.
Literacy rate%
81.9%
+0.3% vs Odapada tehsil average
Sex ratio♀ per 1000 ♂
832
−75 vs Odapada tehsil average
Household sizepeople per home
3.9
−0.4 vs Odapada tehsil average
Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district totals of inhabited villages). Literacy = literates ÷ people aged 7+.
What Kotam had in Census 2011
- Primary school Available · 1 in the village
- Primary health centre (PHC) Not available · nearest 5–10 km away
- Treated tap water Not available
- All-weather road Available
- Public bus service Available
- Power for homes Available
- Commercial bank Not available · nearest more than 10 km away
- Mobile phone coverage Available
Census 2011 Village Directory — conditions may have changed since.
Kotam at a glance
Kotam is a village of 1,013 people in 263 households (Census 2011) in Odapada tehsil, Dhenkanal district, Odisha, the 54th of 131 inhabited villages in Odapada tehsil by population. Literacy is 81.9%, 0.3 points above the tehsil figure of 81.7%, and the sex ratio is 832 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 759015, served by Kottam post office; the LGD village code is 403337. The population is estimated at about 1,080 in 2026 (+6.4% since 2011; scaled from Census 2011 by the state's official RGI projection, not a census count).
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Key facts — Kotam
LGD village code403337
Pincode759015
Post officeKottam
Population (Census 2011)1,013
Population (estimate 2026)≈ 1,080 · +6.4% · estimate, not a census count
Households263
Households (estimate 2026)≈ 280 · estimate, not a census count
Literacy81.9%
Sex ratio832 ♀/1000♂
Workers454
Block / TehsilOdapada
Same pincode
Villages sharing pincode 759015
Post office: Kottam
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Then & Now
Kotam — Census 2011 to estimated 2026
Population · 2011
1,013
Census 2011 count
Population · 2026 (estimate)
≈ 1,080
estimate, not a census count
Households · 2011
263
Census 2011 count
Households · 2026 (estimate)
≈ 280
estimate, not a census count
Estimate for 2026 (scaled from Census 2011 by the state's official RGI projection; not a census count)
Method: the Census 2011 count × Odisha's projected population growth from 2011 to 2026 (+6.4%), from the official projections of the Technical Group on Population Projections (National Commission on Population, MoHFW, with the Registrar General of India), Table 21. The report projects no households, so households use the same ratio. Rounded; a single village can differ widely from its state's average. The next Census will replace these figures.
Population Projections for India and States 2011–2036 (nhm.gov.in, PDF) · Table 21 · checked on 2026-10-26
Demographics — Census 2011
Population, education & work
Population
- Population
- 1,013Census 2011
- Male / female
- 553 / 460
- Households
- 263
- People per home
- 3.9
Education
- Literacy rate
- 81.9%literates ÷ people aged 7+
Work
- Workers
- 454
- Work participation
- 44.8%workers ÷ population
Source: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India — Census 2011 Primary Census Abstract.
NFHS-5 (2019–21) · National Family Health Survey
Health & sanitation — Dhenkanal district (NFHS-5, 2019–21)
District factsheet values published by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and the International Institute for Population Sciences. Survey estimates for the whole district, not a census.
These are district-level figures for Dhenkanal district, not figures for Kotam.
- Sex ratio at birth
- 895 ♀/1000♂
- Children born in the last 5 years, females per 1,000 males
- Female literacy
- 77.1%
- Women age 15–49 who are literate
- Electricity
- 96.3%
- Population living in households with electricity
- Improved sanitation
- 58.2%
- Population living in households that use an improved sanitation facility
- Anaemia (women)
- 65.9%
- All women age 15–49 who are anaemic
- Institutional births
- 94.8%
- Births in a health facility, in the 5 years before the survey
- Stunting
- 33.3%
- Children under 5 who are stunted (height-for-age)
- Improved drinking water
- 63.4%
- Population living in households with an improved drinking-water source
- Clean cooking fuel
- 28.8%
- Households using clean fuel for cooking
- Health insurance
- 55.2%
- Households with any usual member covered by a health insurance or financing scheme
Post-2011 updates
Scheme progress — Dhenkanal district
Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes
These are district-level figures for Dhenkanal district, not figures for Kotam.
PMAY-G (rural houses) is not shown: the ministry publishes no district-wise bulk dataset.
Approximate location
Kotam on the map
The pin is an approximate location, within about 8 km, from India Post PIN code data — not the exact site of Kotam. Exact coordinates come from OpenStreetMap once the village is mapped there.
Kotam · 20.5800° N, 85.4964° E
≈ 20.58° N, 85.50° E · approximate (within ~8 km)© OpenStreetMap contributors
Electoral profile
Lok SabhaDhenkanal · Rudra Narayan Pany (BJP), elected 2024
AssemblyHindol (SC) · Simarani Nayak (BJP), MLA since 2024
Listed in this constituency by the Local Government Directory (LGD) and checked against map locations nearby. Boundaries are approximate; the electoral roll is the final word. Wrong? Tell us. Results: Election Commission of India, Lok Sabha 2024 results (via OpenCity); Election Commission of India, Odisha Assembly 2024 results site (archived copy, Wayback Machine).
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Government jobs near Kotam
Recruitment notices from official commissions. Dates and numbers are taken from the notice itself.
All-India recruitment
- ISRO: Revised: Advt. No. DS 8C-12012/1/2026-Sec.VIII dated 30/09/2026 - Inviting applications for the post of Director. Read More
Apply by 31 Oct 2026
Source: Indian Space Research Organisation · last checked 30 Oct 2026
- SBI: ENGAGEMENT OF SPECIALIST CADRE OFFICERS ON FIXED TERM EMPLOYMENT BASIS ( from 19.10.2026 TO 09.11.2026) ADVERTISEMENT NO: CRPD/SCO/2026-27/30 LAST DATE TO : 09-11-2026 ADVERTISEMENT English ( ( )
Apply by 9 Nov 2026
Source: State Bank of India · last checked 30 Oct 2026
- Advertisement for the posts of Associate & Junior Consultants at Well Services, ONGC Assam Asset
Apply by 12 Nov 2026
Source: Oil and Natural Gas Corporation · last checked 30 Oct 2026
- IBPS: Advertisement for Direct Recruitment of Server Administrator, Assistant & Programming Assistant on Regular Basis
Apply by 12 Nov 2026
Source: Institute of Banking Personnel Selection · last checked 30 Oct 2026
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Essential services & places near Kotam
Kotam isn't on our map yet, so we can't measure distances. These places are in Odapada tehsil, placed there by the nearest mapped village.
Banks, ATMs & post offices408 in Dhenkanal district
Bank · No map location — listed by district
GROUND FLOOR, ODAPADA, HINDOL ROAD, IN FRONT OF ODAPADA TEHSIL OFFICE, PO BANGURSING, PS MOTANGA
Bank · No map location — listed by district
ICICI BANK LTD., PLOT NO. 99, NARENDRAPUR, KANTABANIA, PO KUSPANGA, DIST-DHENKANAL, ODISHA-759121
Bank · No map location — listed by district
AT/PO.HINDOLROADPIN.759019
Post office
Post office
Post office
Hospitals & clinics81 in Dhenkanal district
Hospital
Sambalpur - Angul - Dhenkanal - Cuttack Road, Kharagprasad
Hospital
Kharagprasad
Schools & anganwadis49 in Dhenkanal district
Colleges & universities5 in Dhenkanal district
Police & fire stations5 in Dhenkanal district
Government offices2 in Dhenkanal district
Temples13 in Dhenkanal district
Other places of worship6 in Dhenkanal district
Transport31 in Dhenkanal district
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Railway station
Agriculture services4 in Dhenkanal district
Community places2 in Dhenkanal district
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FAQ
People often ask about Kotam
Where is Kotam located?
Kotam is a village in Odapada tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha, India.
Which district is Kotam in?
Kotam is in Dhenkanal district of Odisha.
Which gram panchayat does Kotam belong to?
Kotam comes under the Kotam gram panchayat.
What is the pincode of Kotam?
The pincode of Kotam, Odapada, Dhenkanal is 759015.
What is the population of Kotam?
As per the 2011 Census, Kotam had a population of 1,013 (553 males and 460 females).
How many households are there in Kotam?
Kotam had 263 households at the 2011 Census.
What is the area of Kotam?
Kotam covers about 242 hectares.
What is the literacy rate of Kotam?
The literacy rate of Kotam was 81.9% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).
What is the sex ratio of Kotam?
Kotam had 832 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.
Which Lok Sabha constituency is Kotam in?
Kotam is in the Dhenkanal Lok Sabha constituency.
Who is the MP for Kotam?
Rudra Narayan Pany (Bharatiya Janata Party) won the Dhenkanal Lok Sabha seat, which includes Kotam, in 2024.
Which assembly constituency is Kotam in?
Kotam is in the Hindol assembly (Vidhan Sabha) constituency.
Who is the MLA for Kotam?
Simarani Nayak (Bharatiya Janata Party) won the Hindol assembly seat, which includes Kotam, in 2024.
Which development block is Kotam in?
Kotam is in the Odapada development block (Local Government Directory).
What is the LGD code of Kotam?
The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Kotam is 403337 and its Census 2011 village code is 403337.
Which villages are near Kotam?
Villages near Kotam include Ranapasi (about 16 km), Rasol (about 20 km), Sogar (about 23 km), Sogara (about 23 km), Balimi (about 24 km).
What is the population of Kotam in 2026?
No census has been taken since 2011. Scaling Kotam's Census 2011 population of 1,013 by Odisha's official RGI projection (+6.4% from 2011 to 2026) gives an estimate of about 1,080 people in 2026. This is an estimate, not a census count; the next Census will replace it.
Who is the sarpanch of Kotam?
The sarpanch of Kotam has not yet been verified on VoiceOfVillage. We publish a sarpanch's name only after they verify with an election certificate; until then the elected sarpanch is listed on the eGramSwaraj portal, by the State Election Commission and at the panchayat or block office.
Answers are built from the village's official records (LGD, Census 2011, Election Commission data). If something is wrong, verified residents can correct it after claiming.
Sources & freshness
- Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
- Village directory: Local Government Directory, record as of 2026-10-21
- Pincode: LGD village–pincode mapping and India Post
- Weather: Open-Meteo, live model estimate
- 2026 estimates: Census 2011 × the state's growth in the RGI / National Commission on Population projections 2011–2036 (Table 21)
- Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), RBI IFSC lists, India Post
- Sarpanch: shown only when a sarpanch has verified with an election certificate (none for this village yet)
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Climate & El Niño
Pacific Ocean status (NOAA, 8 Oct 2026): El Niño Advisory
There is no El Niño forecast for individual villages. El Niño is a pattern in the Pacific Ocean; how much it changes rainfall here also depends on other conditions, and it does not mean drought everywhere.
Local rainfall estimates are not available yet.
Long-term district average for October: 125.5 mm (IMD normal, 1951–2000)
Not a weather forecast. For forecasts and warnings, follow IMD and official alerts.
District climate page →Mandi prices · Dhenkanal
Latest reports from markets in Dhenkanal district, within the last 14 days.
Latest reports up to 29 Oct 2026. Prices in ₹ per quintal.
| Commodity | Market | Min | Max | Modal | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banana - Green | Hindol APMC | 2,400 | 2,600 | 2,500 | 29 Oct 2026 |
| Bhindi(Ladies Finger) · Bhindi | Dhenkanal APMC | 3,700 | 4,100 | 4,000 | 29 Oct 2026 |
| Bhindi(Ladies Finger) · Bhindi | Hindol APMC | 5,000 | 5,500 | 5,200 | 29 Oct 2026 |
| Bitter gourd · Bitter Gourd | Hindol APMC | 5,200 | 5,500 | 5,400 | 29 Oct 2026 |
| Brinjal · Brinjal | Dhenkanal APMC | 3,700 | 4,200 | 4,000 | 29 Oct 2026 |
| Brinjal · Brinjal | Hindol APMC | 3,000 | 3,500 | 3,200 | 29 Oct 2026 |
| Cabbage · Cabbage | Dhenkanal APMC | 2,800 | 3,200 | 3,000 | 29 Oct 2026 |
| Carrot · Carrot | Dhenkanal APMC | 3,800 | 4,200 | 4,000 | 29 Oct 2026 |
Source: AGMARKNET, Directorate of Marketing & Inspection, via data.gov.in (Government Open Data Licence – India). All markets →
These are wholesale mandi (APMC) prices in ₹ per quintal as reported to AGMARKNET — not the retail price in Kotam's shops.
Nearby villages
Ranapasiabout 16 km
Rasolabout 20 km
Sogarabout 23 km
Sogaraabout 23 km
Balimiabout 24 km
Tumusinghaabout 24 km
Distances are approximate (India Post PIN code data).
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- Mahatma Gandhi NREGA ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development
At least 100 days of guaranteed wage employment a year for rural households whose adults volunteer for unskilled manual work.
- PMAY-Gramin ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development
Assistance to build a house for eligible rural households.
- Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY ↗ · National Health Authority
Health cover for hospital treatment for eligible families.
- National Food Security Act (ration) ↗ · Department of Food & Public Distribution
Subsidised food grains through the public distribution system for eligible households.
- National Social Assistance Programme (pensions) ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development
Old-age pension for BPL persons aged 60 and above: ₹200 a month up to age 79 and ₹500 after; widow and disability pensions too.
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Assured pension of ₹3,000 a month at age 60 for unorganised workers who join and contribute.
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Atal Pension Yojana and low-cost life and accident insurance schemes, opened through your bank.
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Loans up to ₹10 lakh for non-farm small and micro enterprises (₹20 lakh after repaying an earlier Tarun loan).
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Bank loans between ₹10 lakh and ₹1 crore for SC/ST and women entrepreneurs setting up a new enterprise.
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