Kutunikua - Mohana, Gajapati

Kutunikua is a village situated in the Mohana tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mohana and around 56 km from the district headquarters in Paralakhemundi. Liliguda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kutunikua village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kutunikua is 413849. The village covers a total geographical area of 86 hectares and falls under the 761015 pincode. Digapahandi is the nearest town, located about 47 km away.

Kutunikua 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 Kutunikua

According to the 2011 Census, Kutunikua village had a total population of 50 people, including 21 males and 29 females, living in 11 households. The sex ratio was 1,381 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 24.39%, with male literacy at 44.44% and female literacy at 8.70%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 50.

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

Nearby Villages of Kutunikua

Kutunikua 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 Kutunikua

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Kutunikua. The nearest railway station is Golanthra, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 111.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Digapahandi to Kutunikua is about 47 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Kutunikua is about 56 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kutunikua

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

Health Facilities in Kutunikua

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

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