Ulinda - Jaleswar, Balasore

Ulinda is a village situated in the Jaleswar tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 6 km from Jaleswar and around 50 km from Baleshwar. Rajpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ulinda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ulinda is 391513. The village covers a total geographical area of 265 hectares and falls under the 756086 pincode. Jaleswar is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Ulinda

According to the 2011 Census, Ulinda village had a total population of 855 people, including 432 males and 423 females, living in 216 households. The sex ratio was 979 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.79%, with male literacy at 86.26% and female literacy at 72.99%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 189, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 68.

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

Nearby Villages of Ulinda

Ulinda 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 Ulinda

Ulinda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jaleswar, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 110.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaleswar to Ulinda is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Ulinda is about 50 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 Ulinda

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

Health Facilities in Ulinda

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

FAQs about Ulinda