Kutora - Ghuwara, Chhatarpur

Kutora is a village situated in the Ghuwara tehsil of Chhatarpur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ghuwara and around 87 km from the district headquarters in Chhatarpur. Kutora village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kutora is 458227. The village covers a total geographical area of 1983.3 hectares and falls under the 471313 pincode. Ghuwara is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Kutora village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Kutora

According to the 2011 Census, Kutora village had a total population of 3,529 people, including 1,884 males and 1,645 females, living in 834 households. The sex ratio was 873 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.37%, with male literacy at 67.23% and female literacy at 43.99%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,045, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 534.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population3,5291,8841,645
Child Population (0–6 yrs)625337288
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,045552493
Scheduled Tribes (ST)534275259
Literate Population1,6371,040597
Illiterate Population1,8928441,048

Nearby Villages of Kutora

Kutora 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 VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BhaisawariWest4.25 km
BachhraoniNorth-East4.56 km
BaronSouth4.63 km
KachraSouth-East5.00 km
ChhullaSouth6.01 km
UmriWest6.83 km
HaidarpurWest7.07 km
DundaNorth-West7.81 km
Para UgadNorth-West8.17 km
Kakarwaha KhasSouth-West8.38 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kutora

Kutora is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Tikamgarh, while the nearest airport is Khajuraho Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ghuwara to Kutora is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chhatarpur to Kutora is about 87 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kutora

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Kutora

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Kutora

Where is Kutora located?

Kutora village is located in Ghuwara Tehsil, Chhatarpur district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Kutora?

Kutora is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Kutora?

The pincode of Kutora is 471313.

What is the population of Kutora?

Kutora had a total population of 3,529, including 1,884 males and 1,645 females.

How many households are there in Kutora?

Kutora had 834 households.

What is the literacy rate in Kutora?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kutora was 56.37%. Male literacy was 67.23% and female literacy was 43.99%.