Urukula - Kishorenagar, Angul

Urukula is a village situated in the Kishorenagar tehsil of Angul district, Odisha. It is located approximately 30 km from Handapa and around 67 km from Anugul . Urukula village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Urukula is 404593. The village covers a total geographical area of 414 hectares and falls under the 759126 pincode. Anugul is the nearest town, located about 67 km away.

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

Population of Urukula

As per Census 2011, Urukula village has a total population of 1,219 people, consisting of 613 males and 606 females. The village has 308 households and a sex ratio of 988 females per 1,000 males. There are 148 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 798 literate and 421 illiterate residents. Additionally, 295 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 150 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Urukula are given below:

Nearby Villages of Urukula

Urukula 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 Urukula

Urukula is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Handapa, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 76.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Anugul to Urukula is about 67 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Urukula

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

Health Facilities in Urukula

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

FAQs about Urukula