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

As per Census 2011, Kuntesu village has a total population of 969 people, consisting of 472 males and 497 females. The village has 227 households and a sex ratio of 1,052 females per 1,000 males. There are 132 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 288 literate and 681 illiterate residents. Additionally, 25 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 868 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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:

FAQs about Kuntesu