Kuten - Narala, Kalahandi

Kuten is a village situated in the Narala tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 25 km from Kesinga and around 55 km from Bhawanipatna. Muskuti serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kuten village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kuten is 422328. The village covers a total geographical area of 498 hectares and falls under the 766101 pincode. Kesinga is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Kuten 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 Kuten

According to the 2011 Census, Kuten village had a total population of 1,470 people, including 734 males and 736 females, living in 409 households. The sex ratio was 1,003 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.47%, with male literacy at 78.13% and female literacy at 52.72%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 163, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 695.

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

Nearby Villages of Kuten

Kuten 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 Kuten

Kuten is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kandel Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 12.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kesinga to Kuten is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Kuten is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kuten

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

Health Facilities in Kuten

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

FAQs about Kuten