Kurutala - R.Udayagiri, Gajapati

Kurutala is a village situated in the R.Udayagiri tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 17 km from R.udaygiri and around 90 km from Paralakhemundi. Mahendragada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kurutala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kurutala is 414017. The village covers a total geographical area of 187 hectares and falls under the 761017 pincode. Parlakhemundi is the nearest town, located about 78 km away.

Kurutala 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 Kurutala

As per Census 2011, Kurutala village has a total population of 173 people, consisting of 83 males and 90 females. The village has 32 households and a sex ratio of 1,084 females per 1,000 males. There are 54 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 48 literate and 125 illiterate residents. Additionally, 173 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kurutala

Kurutala 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 Kurutala

Public transport in the Kurutala is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jhadupudi, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 121.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Parlakhemundi to Kurutala is about 78 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Kurutala is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kurutala

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

Health Facilities in Kurutala

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

FAQs about Kurutala