Muskuti - Narala, Kalahandi

Muskuti 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 village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Muskuti is 422326. The village covers a total geographical area of 270 hectares and falls under the 766101 pincode. Kesinga is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

Muskuti 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 Muskuti

As per Census 2011, Muskuti village has a total population of 1,097 people, consisting of 552 males and 545 females. The village has 308 households and a sex ratio of 987 females per 1,000 males. There are 134 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 680 literate and 417 illiterate residents. Additionally, 121 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 152 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Muskuti

Muskuti 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 Muskuti

Muskuti 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 14.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kesinga to Muskuti is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Muskuti 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 Muskuti

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

Health Facilities in Muskuti

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

FAQs about Muskuti