Kutilagan - Daringbadi, Kandhamal

Kutilagan is a village situated in the Daringbadi tehsil of Kandhamal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 48 km from Brahmanigaon and around 148 km from Phulbani. Jhinjiriguda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kutilagan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kutilagan is 417297. The village covers a total geographical area of 471 hectares and falls under the 762021 pincode. Digapahandi is the nearest town, located about 88 km away.

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

Population of Kutilagan

As per Census 2011, Kutilagan village has a total population of 624 people, consisting of 294 males and 330 females. The village has 123 households and a sex ratio of 1,122 females per 1,000 males. There are 105 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 349 literate and 275 illiterate residents. Additionally, 44 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 400 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kutilagan

Kutilagan 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 Kutilagan

Kutilagan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Muniguda, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 85.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Digapahandi to Kutilagan is about 88 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Phulbani to Kutilagan is about 148 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kutilagan

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

Health Facilities in Kutilagan

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

FAQs about Kutilagan