Kutama - Mohana, Gajapati

Kutama is a village situated in the Mohana tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 28 km from Adva and around 38 km from Paralakhemundi. Dambaguda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kutama village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kutama is 413513. The village covers a total geographical area of 49 hectares and falls under the 761217 pincode. Digapahandi is the nearest town, located about 66 km away.

Kutama 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 Kutama

According to the 2011 Census, Kutama village had a total population of 286 people, including 133 males and 153 females, living in 60 households. The sex ratio was 1,150 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 50.00%, with male literacy at 66.67% and female literacy at 36.43%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 177, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 37.

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

Nearby Villages of Kutama

Kutama 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 Kutama

Kutama is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Golanthra, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 97.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Digapahandi to Kutama is about 66 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Kutama is about 38 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kutama

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

Health Facilities in Kutama

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

FAQs about Kutama