Utkela - Bangomunda, Balangir

Utkela is a village situated in the Bangomunda tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 3 km from Sindhekela and around 65 km from Balangir. Themra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Utkela village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Utkela is 421371. The village covers a total geographical area of 96 hectares and falls under the 767035 pincode. Kantabanji is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Utkela

According to the 2011 Census, Utkela village had a total population of 364 people, including 189 males and 175 females, living in 101 households. The sex ratio was 926 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 48.56%, with male literacy at 64.81% and female literacy at 31.13%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 48, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 119.

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

Nearby Villages of Utkela

Utkela 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 Utkela

Utkela is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Rahenbata, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 21.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kantabanji to Utkela is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Utkela is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Utkela

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

Health Facilities in Utkela

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

FAQs about Utkela