Kutripali - Lakhanpur, Jharsuguda

Kutripali is a village situated in the Lakhanpur tehsil of Jharsuguda district, Odisha. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lakhanpur and around 62 km from the district headquarters in Jharsuguda. Sunari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kutripali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kutripali is 381031. The village covers a total geographical area of 809 hectares and falls under the 768234 pincode. Belpahar is the nearest town, located about 42 km away.

Kutripali village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Brajarajnagar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bargarh Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kutripali

According to the 2011 Census, Kutripali village had a total population of 691 people, including 354 males and 337 females, living in 153 households. The sex ratio was 952 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.83%, with male literacy at 89.33% and female literacy at 65.22%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 283, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 353.

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

Nearby Villages of Kutripali

Kutripali 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 Kutripali

Kutripali is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Hirakud, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 19.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Belpahar to Kutripali is about 42 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jharsuguda to Kutripali is about 62 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kutripali

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

Health Facilities in Kutripali

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

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