Kuturabeda - Bangomunda, Balangir

Kuturabeda is a village situated in the Bangomunda tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bangomunda and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Tureikela serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kuturabeda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kuturabeda is 421269. The village covers a total geographical area of 149 hectares and falls under the 767040 pincode. Khariar Road is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Kuturabeda

According to the 2011 Census, Kuturabeda village had a total population of 722 people, including 359 males and 363 females, living in 162 households. The sex ratio was 1,011 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.15%, with male literacy at 66.56% and female literacy at 42.17%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 141, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 30.

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

Nearby Villages of Kuturabeda

Kuturabeda 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 Kuturabeda

Kuturabeda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kantabanji, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khariar Road to Kuturabeda is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Kuturabeda is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kuturabeda

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

Health Facilities in Kuturabeda

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

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