Kutingpadar - Junagarh, Kalahandi

Kutingpadar is a village situated in the Junagarh tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Junagarh and around 43 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Dundeimal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kutingpadar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kutingpadar is 423821. The village covers a total geographical area of 472 hectares and falls under the 766014 pincode. Junagarh is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Kutingpadar 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 Kutingpadar

According to the 2011 Census, Kutingpadar village had a total population of 723 people, including 372 males and 351 females, living in 165 households. The sex ratio was 944 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 35.54%, with male literacy at 44.85% and female literacy at 25.78%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 109, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 479.

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

Nearby Villages of Kutingpadar

Kutingpadar 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 Kutingpadar

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Kutingpadar. The nearest railway station is Junagarh Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Junagarh to Kutingpadar is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Kutingpadar is about 43 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 Kutingpadar

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

Health Facilities in Kutingpadar

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

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