Kukudaput - Nandapur, Koraput

Kukudaput is a village situated in the Nandapur tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nandapur and around 56 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. Bheja serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kukudaput village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kukudaput is 429875. The village covers a total geographical area of 157 hectares and falls under the 764037 pincode. Koraput is the nearest town, located about 84 km away.

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

Population of Kukudaput

According to the 2011 Census, Kukudaput village had a total population of 201 people, including 109 males and 92 females, living in 57 households. The sex ratio was 844 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 35.15%, with male literacy at 55.68% and female literacy at 11.69%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 5.

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

Nearby Villages of Kukudaput

Kukudaput 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 Kukudaput

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Kukudaput. The nearest railway station is Machhakunda, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Koraput to Kukudaput is about 84 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Kukudaput is about 56 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kukudaput

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

Health Facilities in Kukudaput

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

FAQs about Kukudaput