Uparakuttinga - Lakshmipur, Koraput

Uparakuttinga is a village situated in the Lakshmipur tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lakshmipur and around 69 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. Kutinga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Uparakuttinga village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Uparakuttinga is 428512. The village covers a total geographical area of 301 hectares and falls under the 765013 pincode. Koraput is the nearest town, located about 115 km away.

Uparakuttinga 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 Uparakuttinga

According to the 2011 Census, Uparakuttinga village had a total population of 1,252 people, including 628 males and 624 females, living in 280 households. The sex ratio was 994 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 30.15%, with male literacy at 41.36% and female literacy at 19.32%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 153, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,086.

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

Nearby Villages of Uparakuttinga

Uparakuttinga 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 Uparakuttinga

Uparakuttinga is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Laxmipur Road, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Koraput to Uparakuttinga is about 115 km, with a usual travel time of around ~3.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Uparakuttinga is about 69 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Uparakuttinga

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

Health Facilities in Uparakuttinga

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

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