Kirtingi - Mohana, Gajapati

Kirtingi is a village situated in the Mohana tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mohana and around 95 km from the district headquarters in Paralakhemundi. Pindiki serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kirtingi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kirtingi is 413820. The village covers a total geographical area of 189 hectares and falls under the 761015 pincode. Digapahandi is the nearest town, located about 52 km away.

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

Population of Kirtingi

As per Census 2011, Kirtingi village has a total population of 484 people, consisting of 240 males and 244 females. The village has 94 households and a sex ratio of 1,016 females per 1,000 males. There are 92 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 337 literate and 147 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Kirtingi

Kirtingi 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 Kirtingi

Kirtingi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Surla Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 107.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Digapahandi to Kirtingi is about 52 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Kirtingi is about 95 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kirtingi

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

Health Facilities in Kirtingi

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

FAQs about Kirtingi