Udal - Pushparajgarh, Anuppur
Udal is a village situated in the Pushparajgarh tehsil of Anuppur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 60 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pushparajgarh and around 100 km from the district headquarters in Anuppur. Kodar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Udal village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Udal is 502035. The village covers a total geographical area of 158.04 hectares and falls under the 484881 pincode. Shahdol is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.
Udal village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Anuppur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Shahdol Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Udal
According to the 2011 Census, Udal village had a total population of 221 people, including 114 males and 107 females, living in 43 households. The sex ratio was 939 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 42.19%, with male literacy at 43.75% and female literacy at 40.63%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 214.
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 Population | 221 | 114 | 107 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 29 | 18 | 11 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 214 | 110 | 104 |
| Literate Population | 81 | 42 | 39 |
| Illiterate Population | 140 | 72 | 68 |
Nearby Villages of Udal
Udal 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 Udal
Public transport in the Udal is mainly available through shared van services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shahdol to Udal is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Anuppur to Udal 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 Udal
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Udal village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Udal
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Udal village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Udal
Where is Udal located?
Udal village is located in Pushparajgarh Tehsil, Anuppur district, Madhya Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Udal?
The Gram Panchayat of Udal is Kodar.
What is the pincode of Udal?
The pincode of Udal is 484881.
What is the population of Udal?
Udal had a total population of 221, including 114 males and 107 females.
How many households are there in Udal?
Udal had 43 households.
What is the literacy rate in Udal?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Udal was 42.19%. Male literacy was 43.75% and female literacy was 40.63%.