Kutruka - Daringbadi, Kandhamal

Kutruka is a village situated in the Daringbadi tehsil of Kandhamal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 80 km from Brahmanigaon and around 190 km from Phulbani. Katingia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kutruka village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kutruka is 417290. The village covers a total geographical area of 450 hectares and falls under the 762021 pincode. Digapahandi is the nearest town, located about 94 km away.

Kutruka 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 Kutruka

As per Census 2011, Kutruka village has a total population of 370 people, consisting of 185 males and 185 females. The village has 88 households and a sex ratio of 1,000 females per 1,000 males. There are 73 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 197 literate and 173 illiterate residents. Additionally, 44 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kutruka

Kutruka 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 Kutruka

Kutruka is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Brahmapur, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 95.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Digapahandi to Kutruka is about 94 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Phulbani to Kutruka is about 190 km, with the usual travel time around ~5.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kutruka

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

Health Facilities in Kutruka

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

FAQs about Kutruka