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

As per Census 2011, Ulinda village has a total population of 855 people, consisting of 432 males and 423 females. The village has 216 households and a sex ratio of 979 females per 1,000 males. There are 88 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 612 literate and 243 illiterate residents. Additionally, 189 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 68 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population855432423
Child Population (0–6 yrs)883949
Scheduled Castes (SC)1899891
Scheduled Tribes (ST)683236
Literate Population612339273
Illiterate Population24393150

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
TaribtpurSouth0.78 km
JaleswarpurWest1.61 km
RajpurNorth-East1.68 km
MilitaribazarNorth-West1.79 km
BaghamariSouth-East1.82 km
RayaramachandrapurEast2.36 km
MahamadnagarpatnaWest2.65 km
ChalntiSouth-West2.83 km
ChakamaniEast3.07 km
ChaughaniSouth-East3.08 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Ulinda

Where is Ulinda located?

Ulinda village is located in Jaleswar Tehsil, Balasore district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Ulinda?

The Gram Panchayat of Ulinda is Rajpur.

What is the pincode of Ulinda?

The pincode of Ulinda is 756086.

What is the population of Ulinda?

Ulinda has a total population of 855, including 432 males and 423 females.

How many households are there in Ulinda?

There are 216 households in Ulinda.

What is the literacy rate in Ulinda?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ulinda is 71.58%. Male literacy is 78.47% and female literacy is 64.54%.