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

As per Census 2011, Kutunikua village has a total population of 50 people, consisting of 21 males and 29 females. The village has 11 households and a sex ratio of 1,380 females per 1,000 males. There are 9 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 10 literate and 40 illiterate residents. Additionally, 50 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population502129
Child Population (0–6 yrs)936
Scheduled Tribes (ST)502129
Literate Population1082
Illiterate Population401327

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BurapalliSouth-West0.61 km
BadapurNorth-East0.65 km
LundrugudaNorth-East1.47 km
PratappurSouth1.55 km
AsokaEast1.57 km
HikirikumpaNorth1.60 km
MahakupaSouth-East1.69 km
NaringiWest1.97 km
KarapadaNorth-West1.99 km
MudumudiaEast2.14 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

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:

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

FAQs about Kutunikua

Where is Kutunikua located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Kutunikua?

The Gram Panchayat of Kutunikua is Liliguda.

What is the pincode of Kutunikua?

The pincode of Kutunikua is 761015.

What is the population of Kutunikua?

Kutunikua has a total population of 50, including 21 males and 29 females.

How many households are there in Kutunikua?

There are 11 households in Kutunikua.

What is the literacy rate in Kutunikua?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kutunikua is 20.00%. Male literacy is 38.10% and female literacy is 6.90%.