Ujuda - Basta, Balasore

Ujuda is a village situated in the Basta tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 19 km from Singla and around 49 km from Baleshwar. Karua serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ujuda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ujuda is 392153. The village covers a total geographical area of 88 hectares and falls under the 756081 pincode. Jaleswar is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

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

Population of Ujuda

According to the 2011 Census, Ujuda village had a total population of 1,195 people, including 613 males and 582 females, living in 265 households. The sex ratio was 949 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.37%, with male literacy at 91.74% and female literacy at 80.56%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 250, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 270.

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

Nearby Villages of Ujuda

Ujuda 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 Ujuda

Ujuda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Rajghat Halt, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 115.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaleswar to Ujuda is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Ujuda is about 49 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 Ujuda

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

Health Facilities in Ujuda

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

FAQs about Ujuda