Ulba - Patnagarh, Balangir

Ulba is a village situated in the Patnagarh tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Patnagarh and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Ulba village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ulba is 420635. The village covers a total geographical area of 351 hectares and falls under the 767041 pincode. Patnagarh is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Ulba

According to the 2011 Census, Ulba village had a total population of 2,126 people, including 1,083 males and 1,043 females, living in 573 households. The sex ratio was 963 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.78%, with male literacy at 83.14% and female literacy at 66.35%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 134, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 642.

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

Nearby Villages of Ulba

Ulba 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 Ulba

Public transport in the Ulba is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Deogan Road, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Patnagarh to Ulba is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Ulba is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ulba

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

Health Facilities in Ulba

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

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