Kutigam - Kashipur, Rayagada

Kutigam is a village situated in the Kashipur tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kashipur and around 52 km from the district headquarters in Rayagada . Godiballi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kutigam village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kutigam is 425844. The village covers a total geographical area of 68 hectares and falls under the 765015 pincode. Rayagada is the nearest town, located about 52 km away.

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

Population of Kutigam

According to the 2011 Census, Kutigam village had a total population of 370 people, including 169 males and 201 females, living in 93 households. The sex ratio was 1,189 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 50.81%, with male literacy at 65.28% and female literacy at 38.04%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 165, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 204.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population370169201
Child Population (0–6 yrs)632538
Scheduled Castes (SC)1657392
Scheduled Tribes (ST)20495109
Literate Population1569462
Illiterate Population21475139

Nearby Villages of Kutigam

Kutigam is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.

Transport and Connectivity of Kutigam

Public transport in the Kutigam is mainly available through shared van services.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rayagada to Kutigam is about 52 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kutigam

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Kutigam

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Kutigam

Where is Kutigam located?

Kutigam village is located in Kashipur Tehsil, Rayagada district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kutigam?

The Gram Panchayat of Kutigam is Godiballi.

What is the pincode of Kutigam?

The pincode of Kutigam is 765015.

What is the population of Kutigam?

Kutigam had a total population of 370, including 169 males and 201 females.

How many households are there in Kutigam?

Kutigam had 93 households.

What is the literacy rate in Kutigam?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kutigam was 50.81%. Male literacy was 65.28% and female literacy was 38.04%.