Kinthuda - Gunupur, Rayagada

Kinthuda is a village situated in the Gunupur tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 22 km from Puttasing and around 102 km from Rayagada . Kulusingh serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kinthuda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kinthuda is 427190. The village covers a total geographical area of 1106 hectares and falls under the 765022 pincode. Gunupur is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

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

Population of Kinthuda

According to the 2011 Census, Kinthuda village had a total population of 667 people, including 323 males and 344 females, living in 123 households. The sex ratio was 1,065 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 24.21%, with male literacy at 37.89% and female literacy at 11.74%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 663.

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

Nearby Villages of Kinthuda

Kinthuda 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 Kinthuda

Kinthuda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bansadhara Halt, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 112.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gunupur to Kinthuda is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Kinthuda is about 102 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 Kinthuda

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

Health Facilities in Kinthuda

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

FAQs about Kinthuda