Pithakutuni - Bahalda, Mayurbhanj

Pithakutuni is a village situated in the Bahalda tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 24 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bahalda and around 101 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Asana serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pithakutuni village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pithakutuni is 387533. The village covers a total geographical area of 124 hectares and falls under the 757042 pincode. Rairangpur is the nearest town, located about 31 km away.

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

Population of Pithakutuni

As per Census 2011, Pithakutuni village has a total population of 400 people, consisting of 192 males and 208 females. The village has 91 households and a sex ratio of 1,083 females per 1,000 males. There are 66 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 140 literate and 260 illiterate residents. Additionally, 398 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Pithakutuni

Pithakutuni 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 Pithakutuni

Public transport in the Pithakutuni is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Chhanva, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rairangpur to Pithakutuni is about 31 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Pithakutuni is about 101 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pithakutuni

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

Health Facilities in Pithakutuni

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

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