Kutela - Saraipali, Mahasamund

Kutela is a village situated in the Saraipali tehsil of Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Saraipali and around 120 km from the district headquarters in Mahasamund. Kutela village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kutela is 445907. The village covers a total geographical area of 492.98 hectares and falls under the 493558 pincode. Saraipali is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

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

Population of Kutela

According to the 2011 Census, Kutela village had a total population of 2,059 people, including 996 males and 1,063 females, living in 488 households. The sex ratio was 1,067 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.42%, with male literacy at 82.19% and female literacy at 65.19%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 190, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 352.

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

Nearby Villages of Kutela

Kutela 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 Kutela

Kutela is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Barpali, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Saraipali to Kutela is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mahasamund to Kutela is about 120 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kutela

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

Health Facilities in Kutela

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

FAQs about Kutela