Kitunga - Gunupur, Rayagada

Kitunga is a village situated in the Gunupur tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 18 km from Puttasing and around 98 km from Rayagada . Tolana serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kitunga village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kitunga is 427175. The village covers a total geographical area of 1983 hectares and falls under the 765022 pincode. Gunupur is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

Kitunga 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 Kitunga

According to the 2011 Census, Kitunga village had a total population of 875 people, including 428 males and 447 females, living in 194 households. The sex ratio was 1,044 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.67%, with male literacy at 66.37% and female literacy at 44.36%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 867.

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

Nearby Villages of Kitunga

Kitunga 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 Kitunga

Kitunga is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gunupur, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 105.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gunupur to Kitunga is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Kitunga is about 98 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kitunga

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

Health Facilities in Kitunga

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

FAQs about Kitunga