Kutiguda - Phiringia, Kandhamal
Kutiguda is a village situated in the Phiringia tehsil of Kandhamal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 26 km from the tehsil headquarters in Phiringia and around 51 km from the district headquarters in Phulbani. Nuapadar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kutiguda village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Kutiguda is 416401. The village covers a total geographical area of 174 hectares and falls under the 762011 pincode. Phulabani is the nearest town, located about 42 km away.
Kutiguda village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Phulbani Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kandhamal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Kutiguda
According to the 2011 Census, Kutiguda village had a total population of 109 people, including 55 males and 54 females, living in 23 households. The sex ratio was 982 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 46.67%, with male literacy at 67.39% and female literacy at 25.00%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 102.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 109 | 55 | 54 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 19 | 9 | 10 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 102 | 53 | 49 |
| Literate Population | 42 | 31 | 11 |
| Illiterate Population | 67 | 24 | 43 |
Nearby Villages of Kutiguda
Kutiguda is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Kutiguda
Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Kutiguda.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Phulabani to Kutiguda is about 42 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Phulbani to Kutiguda is about 51 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Kutiguda
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Kutiguda 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 Kutiguda
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Kutiguda village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | Yes | Available within village |
FAQs about Kutiguda
Where is Kutiguda located?
Kutiguda village is located in Phiringia Tehsil, Kandhamal district, Odisha, India.
What is the Gram Panchayat of Kutiguda?
The Gram Panchayat of Kutiguda is Nuapadar.
What is the pincode of Kutiguda?
The pincode of Kutiguda is 762011.
What is the population of Kutiguda?
Kutiguda had a total population of 109, including 55 males and 54 females.
How many households are there in Kutiguda?
Kutiguda had 23 households.
What is the literacy rate in Kutiguda?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kutiguda was 46.67%. Male literacy was 67.39% and female literacy was 25.00%.