Kutugam - Similiguda, Koraput

Kutugam is a village situated in the Similiguda tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Similiguda and around 31 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. Dolaiguda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kutugam village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kutugam is 429959. The village covers a total geographical area of 894 hectares and falls under the 764036 pincode. Kotpad is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Kutugam 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 Kutugam

According to the 2011 Census, Kutugam village had a total population of 1,397 people, including 690 males and 707 females, living in 366 households. The sex ratio was 1,025 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 42.93%, with male literacy at 56.04% and female literacy at 30.51%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 148, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 807.

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

Nearby Villages of Kutugam

Kutugam 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 Kutugam

Public transport in the Kutugam is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Paliba, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kotpad to Kutugam is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Kutugam is about 31 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kutugam

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

Health Facilities in Kutugam

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

FAQs about Kutugam