Kutela Village - 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

As per Census 2011, Kutela village has a total population of 2,059 people, consisting of 996 males and 1,063 females. The village has 488 households and a sex ratio of 1,067 females per 1,000 males. There are 227 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,345 literate and 714 illiterate residents. Additionally, 190 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 352 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Particulars Total Male Female
Total Population 2,059 996 1,063
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 227 109 118
Scheduled Castes (SC) 190 93 97
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 352 161 191
Literate Population 1,345 729 616
Illiterate Population 714 267 447

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:

Nearby Village Direction Approx. Distance (Aerial)
JognipaliWest2.21 km
ArjundaSouth2.57 km
SaraipatraSouth2.59 km
BaitariNorth-East2.65 km
IchchhapurEast2.79 km
KhairmalSouth-West3.97 km
SanpandhiWest4.19 km
DewalbhathaSouth-East4.20 km
ChattigirolaEast4.32 km
KenaSouth-East4.53 km

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.

Connectivity Status Nearest Availability
Public Bus Service No Available within NA
Private Bus Service Yes Available within village
Railway Station No -

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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km

FAQs about Kutela

Where is Kutela located?

Kutela village is located in Saraipali Tehsil, Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kutela?

Kutela is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Kutela?

The pincode of Kutela is 493558.

What is the population of Kutela?

Kutela has a total population of 2,059, including 996 males and 1,063 females.

How many households are there in Kutela?

There are 488 households in Kutela.

What is the literacy rate in Kutela?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kutela is 65.32%. Male literacy is 73.19% and female literacy is 57.95%.