Kuthurla - Khaprakhol, Balangir

Kuthurla is a village situated in the Khaprakhol tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 43 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khaprakhol and around 83 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Nandupala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kuthurla village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kuthurla is 420725. The village covers a total geographical area of 291 hectares and falls under the 767028 pincode. Patnagarh is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

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

Population of Kuthurla

According to the 2011 Census, Kuthurla village had a total population of 207 people, including 93 males and 114 females, living in 60 households. The sex ratio was 1,226 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.88%, with male literacy at 70.73% and female literacy at 54.55%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 12, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 108.

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

Nearby Villages of Kuthurla

Kuthurla 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 Kuthurla

Kuthurla is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Lakhna, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Patnagarh to Kuthurla is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Kuthurla is about 83 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 Kuthurla

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

Health Facilities in Kuthurla

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

FAQs about Kuthurla