Kutunipadar - Lanjigarh, Kalahandi

Kutunipadar is a village situated in the Lanjigarh tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lanjigarh and around 58 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Bijepur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kutunipadar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kutunipadar is 422930. The village covers a total geographical area of 251 hectares and falls under the 766027 pincode. Bhawanipatna is the nearest town, located about 53 km away.

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

Population of Kutunipadar

According to the 2011 Census, Kutunipadar village had a total population of 222 people, including 117 males and 105 females, living in 53 households. The sex ratio was 897 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 45.86%, with male literacy at 65.56% and female literacy at 26.37%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 142.

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

Nearby Villages of Kutunipadar

Kutunipadar 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 Kutunipadar

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Kutunipadar. The nearest railway station is Doikallu, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhawanipatna to Kutunipadar is about 53 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Kutunipadar is about 58 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kutunipadar

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

Health Facilities in Kutunipadar

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

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