Uchhabapur - Soro, Balasore

Uchhabapur is a village situated in the Soro tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from Soro and around 43 km from Baleshwar. Kedarpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Uchhabapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Uchhabapur is 393994. The village covers a total geographical area of 68 hectares and falls under the 756045 pincode. Soro is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Uchhabapur

According to the 2011 Census, Uchhabapur village had a total population of 424 people, including 215 males and 209 females, living in 103 households. The sex ratio was 972 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.62%, with male literacy at 90.61% and female literacy at 78.69%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 73.

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

Nearby Villages of Uchhabapur

Uchhabapur 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 Uchhabapur

Uchhabapur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Sabira, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 111.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Soro to Uchhabapur is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Uchhabapur is about 43 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Uchhabapur

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

Health Facilities in Uchhabapur

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

FAQs about Uchhabapur