Ura - Kotma, Anuppur

Ura is a village situated in the Kotma tehsil of Anuppur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 48 km from Anuppur and around 48 km from Anuppur. Ura village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ura is 501827. The village covers a total geographical area of 644.39 hectares and falls under the 484334 pincode. Kotma is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Ura

According to the 2011 Census, Ura village had a total population of 1,344 people, including 660 males and 684 females, living in 323 households. The sex ratio was 1,036 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.56%, with male literacy at 68.88% and female literacy at 46.74%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 344, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 692.

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

Nearby Villages of Ura

Ura 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 Ura

Ura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kotma, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 105.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kotma to Ura is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Anuppur to Ura is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ura

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

Health Facilities in Ura

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

FAQs about Ura