Kutengan - Junagarh, Kalahandi

Kutengan is a village situated in the Junagarh tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Junagarh and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Manijora serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kutengan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kutengan is 423806. The village covers a total geographical area of 154 hectares and falls under the 766014 pincode. Junagarh is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Kutengan

As per Census 2011, Kutengan village has a total population of 676 people, consisting of 347 males and 329 females. The village has 165 households and a sex ratio of 948 females per 1,000 males. There are 108 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 342 literate and 334 illiterate residents. Additionally, 114 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kutengan

Kutengan 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 Kutengan

Kutengan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Junagarh Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Junagarh to Kutengan is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Kutengan is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kutengan

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

Health Facilities in Kutengan

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

FAQs about Kutengan