Ujalpur - Tamnar, Raigarh

Ujalpur is a village situated in the Tamnar tehsil of Raigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tamnar and around 16 km from the district headquarters in Raigarh. Taraimal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ujalpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ujalpur is 434796. The village covers a total geographical area of 342.59 hectares and falls under the 496005 pincode. Gharghoda is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Ujalpur

According to the 2011 Census, Ujalpur village had a total population of 544 people, including 369 males and 175 females, living in 216 households. The sex ratio was 474 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.66%, with male literacy at 90.66% and female literacy at 66.17%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 37, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 122.

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

Nearby Villages of Ujalpur

Ujalpur 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 Ujalpur

Public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the Ujalpur. The nearest railway station is Kirodimalnagar, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gharghoda to Ujalpur is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raigarh to Ujalpur is about 16 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ujalpur

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

Health Facilities in Ujalpur

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

FAQs about Ujalpur