kotia

Kotia is a toponym that may refer to several places in India. The most widely known use is for the Kotia group of remote villages situated in the eastern state of Odisha, near the border with Andhra Pradesh. These villages lie in the district of Koraput and have long been at the center of a territorial dispute between Odisha and Andhra Pradesh over jurisdiction. Since the early 20th century, both states have claimed governance over the area, and administrative control has shifted between them at various times. The boundary question remains unresolved in formal terms, though both states have conducted surveys and engaged in negotiations.

The Kotia villages sit in the hilly terrain of the Eastern Ghats and are inhabited primarily by tribal communities. The local economy is based on subsistence agriculture, forest resources, and small-scale trade, with public services such as education and healthcare provided by whichever state administration is currently exercising control. Accessibility has historically been limited by the terrain, though infrastructure development has progressed in recent decades.

The status of Kotia continues to be a matter of inter-state dialogue, local governance, and boundary delineation efforts. Residents often navigate a blended administrative environment in which state authorities from Odisha and Andhra Pradesh operate in overlapping or disputed zones. The issue remains a focal point of discussions about interstate boundaries in this region.