Itukura - Mahanga, Cuttack

Itukura is a village situated in the Mahanga tehsil of Cuttack district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mahanga and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Cuttack. Podmarai serves as the Gram Panchayat for Itukura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Itukura is 399518. The village covers a total geographical area of 175 hectares and falls under the 754206 pincode. Kendrapara is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

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

Population of Itukura

As per Census 2011, Itukura village has a total population of 1,243 people, consisting of 646 males and 597 females. The village has 287 households and a sex ratio of 924 females per 1,000 males. There are 145 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 931 literate and 312 illiterate residents. Additionally, 441 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Itukura

Itukura 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 Itukura

Itukura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dhanmandal, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kendrapara to Itukura is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Cuttack to Itukura is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Itukura

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

Health Facilities in Itukura

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

FAQs about Itukura