Lutunguda - Daringbadi, Kandhamal
Lutunguda is a village situated in the Daringbadi tehsil of Kandhamal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 57 km from Brahmanigaon and around 160 km from Phulbani. Kumbharigaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Lutunguda village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Lutunguda is 417326. The village covers a total geographical area of 87 hectares and falls under the 762021 pincode. Digapahandi is the nearest town, located about 100 km away.
Lutunguda 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.
Nearby Villages of Lutunguda
Lutunguda 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:
| Nearby Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Baraguda | North-East | 0.99 km |
| Kuduma | South-East | 1.70 km |
| Haraguda | South | 2.23 km |
| Kutruka | North-East | 2.50 km |
| Heprema | East | 2.52 km |
| Kutama | East | 3.34 km |
| Jharabaida | West | 3.55 km |
| Rameli | South | 3.75 km |
| Adibanga | North-West | 3.82 km |
| Padmapur | North | 3.88 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Lutunguda
Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Lutunguda. The nearest railway station is Brahmapur, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 94.5 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Digapahandi to Lutunguda is about 100 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Phulbani to Lutunguda is about 160 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Lutunguda
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Lutunguda village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Lutunguda
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Lutunguda village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Lutunguda
Where is Lutunguda located?
Lutunguda village is located in Daringbadi Tehsil, Kandhamal district, Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Lutunguda?
The Gram Panchayat of Lutunguda is Kumbharigaon.
What is the pincode of Lutunguda?
The pincode of Lutunguda is 762021.