Kutigudum - Madanpur Rampur, Kalahandi

Kutigudum is a village situated in the Madanpur Rampur tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Madanpur Rampur and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Bamak serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kutigudum village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kutigudum is 422611. The village covers a total geographical area of 191 hectares and falls under the 766102 pincode. Kesinga is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.

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

Population of Kutigudum

According to the 2011 Census, Kutigudum village had a total population of 262 people, including 130 males and 132 females, living in 92 households. The sex ratio was 1,015 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.73%, with male literacy at 74.07% and female literacy at 46.02%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 29, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 225.

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

Nearby Villages of Kutigudum

Kutigudum 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 Kutigudum

Public transport in the Kutigudum is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Rupra Road, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 24.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kesinga to Kutigudum is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Kutigudum is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kutigudum

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

Health Facilities in Kutigudum

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

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