Kutta - Ponnampet, Kodagu

Kutta is a village situated in the Ponnampet taluka of Kodagu district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 45 km from Virajpet and around 85 km from Madikeri. Kutta village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kutta is 618078. The village covers a total geographical area of 2557.94 hectares and falls under the 571250 pincode. Manathawadi Kerala State is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Kutta

According to the 2011 Census, Kutta village had a total population of 5,291 people, including 2,582 males and 2,709 females, living in 1,379 households. The sex ratio was 1,049 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.69%, with male literacy at 76.63% and female literacy at 65.07%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 663, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,723.

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

Nearby Villages of Kutta

Kutta 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 Kutta

Kutta is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Mahe, while the nearest airport is Kannur International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Manathawadi Kerala State to Kutta is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Madikeri to Kutta is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kutta

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

Health Facilities in Kutta

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

FAQs about Kutta