Kuntesu - Bandhugaon, Koraput

Kuntesu is a village situated in the Bandhugaon tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bandhugaon and around 128 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. Jaguguda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kuntesu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kuntesu is 428732. The village covers a total geographical area of 377 hectares and falls under the 764027 pincode. Koraput is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Kuntesu

According to the 2011 Census, Kuntesu village had a total population of 969 people, including 472 males and 497 females, living in 227 households. The sex ratio was 1,053 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 34.41%, with male literacy at 41.04% and female literacy at 28.28%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 25, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 868.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Kuntesu

Kuntesu 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 Kuntesu

Public transport in the Kuntesu is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jimidipeta, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Koraput to Kuntesu is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Kuntesu is about 128 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kuntesu

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

Health Facilities in Kuntesu

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

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