Kuttandi - Ponnampet, Kodagu

Kuttandi is a village situated in the Ponnampet taluka of Kodagu district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 28 km from Virajpet and around 50 km from Madikeri. B. Shettigeri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kuttandi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kuttandi is 618053. The village covers a total geographical area of 2492.86 hectares and falls under the 571218 pincode. Virajpet is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

Kuttandi 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 Kuttandi

As per Census 2011, Kuttandi village has a total population of 1,587 people, consisting of 811 males and 776 females. The village has 461 households and a sex ratio of 956 females per 1,000 males. There are 177 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,059 literate and 528 illiterate residents. Additionally, 76 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 475 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kuttandi

Kuttandi 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 Kuttandi

Kuttandi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Thalassery, while the nearest airport is Kannur International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Virajpet to Kuttandi is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Madikeri to Kuttandi is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kuttandi

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

Health Facilities in Kuttandi

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

FAQs about Kuttandi