Kutiguda - Mohana, Gajapati

Kutiguda is a village situated in the Mohana tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mohana and around 110 km from the district headquarters in Paralakhemundi. Karachabadi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kutiguda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kutiguda is 413812. The village covers a total geographical area of 163 hectares and falls under the 761217 pincode. Digapahandi is the nearest town, located about 55 km away.

Kutiguda 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 Kutiguda

According to the 2011 Census, Kutiguda village had a total population of 288 people, including 136 males and 152 females, living in 67 households. The sex ratio was 1,118 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.83%, with male literacy at 94.78% and female literacy at 77.60%.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population288136152
Child Population (0–6 yrs)482127
Scheduled Castes (SC)000
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population20610997
Illiterate Population822755

Nearby Villages of Kutiguda

Kutiguda 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
PandugudaWest1.13 km
PakhanagudaWest2.36 km
JabagudaSouth-East2.44 km
KandapuriNorth2.45 km
ParajagudaWest2.58 km
NenganalWest2.68 km
RajodaSouth-West2.69 km
ChuruchundaSouth2.79 km
DangachuaNorth-East3.25 km
JunapaniNorth-West3.43 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kutiguda

Kutiguda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ambagaon, while the nearest airport is Jagdalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Digapahandi to Kutiguda is about 55 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Kutiguda is about 110 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kutiguda

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Kutiguda

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Kutiguda

Where is Kutiguda located?

Kutiguda village is located in Mohana Tehsil, Gajapati district, Odisha, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Kutiguda?

The Gram Panchayat of Kutiguda is Karachabadi.

What is the pincode of Kutiguda?

The pincode of Kutiguda is 761217.

What is the population of Kutiguda?

Kutiguda had a total population of 288, including 136 males and 152 females.

How many households are there in Kutiguda?

Kutiguda had 67 households.

What is the literacy rate in Kutiguda?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kutiguda was 85.83%. Male literacy was 94.78% and female literacy was 77.60%.