Kutmunda - Patnagarh, Balangir

Kutmunda is a village situated in the Patnagarh tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Patnagarh and around 47 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Barpadar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kutmunda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kutmunda is 420640. The village covers a total geographical area of 558 hectares and falls under the 767041 pincode. Patnagarh is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Kutmunda 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 Kutmunda

According to the 2011 Census, Kutmunda village had a total population of 1,917 people, including 992 males and 925 females, living in 481 households. The sex ratio was 932 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.75%, with male literacy at 75.69% and female literacy at 55.21%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 270, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 566.

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

Nearby Villages of Kutmunda

Kutmunda 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 Kutmunda

Kutmunda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Deogan Road, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Patnagarh to Kutmunda is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Kutmunda is about 47 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 Kutmunda

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

Health Facilities in Kutmunda

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

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