Kuntoor - Naigaon (Khairgaon), Nanded

Kuntoor is a village situated in the Naigaon (Khairgaon) tehsil of Nanded district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Naigaon (khairgaon) and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Nanded. Kuntur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kuntoor village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kuntoor is 545133. The village covers a total geographical area of 2055.66 hectares and falls under the 431709 pincode. Nanded is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Kuntoor

As per Census 2011, Kuntoor village has a total population of 5,981 people, consisting of 3,130 males and 2,851 females. The village has 1,278 households and a sex ratio of 910 females per 1,000 males. There are 793 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3,637 literate and 2,344 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,101 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 255 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population5,9813,1302,851
Child Population (0–6 yrs)793424369
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,101611490
Scheduled Tribes (ST)255127128
Literate Population3,6372,1451,492
Illiterate Population2,3449851,359

Nearby Villages of Kuntoor

Kuntoor 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)
Rui BkNorth4.69 km
EndalaNorth-East5.99 km
BijegaonNorth-East6.38 km
MahatiNorth-East6.93 km
KaudgaonNorth-East8.09 km
AntargaonNorth8.74 km
HatniNorth-East8.75 km
BalegaonNorth-East8.85 km
KushanoorNorth-West8.85 km
HassaEast8.99 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kuntoor

Kuntoor is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Umri, while the nearest airport is Nanded Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 1-2 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nanded to Kuntoor is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kuntoor

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Kuntoor

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

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

FAQs about Kuntoor

Where is Kuntoor located?

Kuntoor village is located in Naigaon (Khairgaon) Tehsil, Nanded district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kuntoor?

The Gram Panchayat of Kuntoor is Kuntur.

What is the pincode of Kuntoor?

The pincode of Kuntoor is 431709.

What is the population of Kuntoor?

Kuntoor has a total population of 5,981, including 3,130 males and 2,851 females.

How many households are there in Kuntoor?

There are 1,278 households in Kuntoor.

What is the literacy rate in Kuntoor?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kuntoor is 60.81%. Male literacy is 68.53% and female literacy is 52.33%.