The accused, identified as Kichaka Kanhar (22), was arrested and the 19-year-old girl rescued following a raid by the police on his house, Sub-Divisional Police Officer, Sesadev Bariha said.
Both have been sent to MKCG Medical College and Hospital for medical examination, he said adding the police wanted to ascertain the age of the girl and whether she was subjected to any sexual assault.
The youth, who was working as a labour at Munnar in Idukku district in Kerala, allegedly kidnapped the girl last month and brought her to his native place, Bariha said.