Kutuni - Gunupur, Rayagada

Kutuni is a village situated in the Gunupur tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from Puttasing and around 100 km from Rayagada . Chinasari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kutuni village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kutuni is 427184. The village covers a total geographical area of 4585 hectares and falls under the 765022 pincode. Gunupur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Kutuni 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 Kutuni

According to the 2011 Census, Kutuni village had a total population of 3,683 people, including 1,782 males and 1,901 females, living in 786 households. The sex ratio was 1,067 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 40.12%, with male literacy at 51.90% and female literacy at 29.23%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 314, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 3,074.

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

Nearby Villages of Kutuni

Kutuni 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 Kutuni

Kutuni is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Bansadhara Halt, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 110.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gunupur to Kutuni is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Kutuni is about 100 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 Kutuni

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

Health Facilities in Kutuni

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

FAQs about Kutuni