Kukuta

Kukuta is a village located in Balimi tehsil of Dhenkanal district in Odisha, India. It is situated 17km away from sub-district headquarter Balimi (tehsildar office) and 44km away from district headquarter Dhenkanal. As per 2009 stats, Kukuta village is also a gram panchayat.

Here you can discover what makes Kukuta unique in its vibrant Balimi-Dhenkanal region. You’ll see Kukuta’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Kukuta

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kukuta is 403035. The village spans a total geographical area of 520 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 759020. Dhenkanal is nearest town to Kukuta village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 44km away.

When it comes to local governance, Kukuta village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Hindol Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Dhenkanal Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Kukuta

Population of Kukuta

According to the 2011 Census, Kukuta has a total population of about 2,961, with approximately 1,478 males and 1,483 females. The sex ratio is around 1003 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 267 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 511 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 26. The overall literacy rate is approximately 72.21%, with male literacy at about 79.50% and female literacy near 64.94%. There are around 727 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kukuta's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Kukuta

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Kukuta. As per the 2011 stats, Kukuta had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Kukuta

Knowing the nearby villages of Kukuta helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Kukuta.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kukuta