Urunia - Basudevpur, Bhadrak

Urunia is a village situated in the Basudevpur tehsil of Bhadrak district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from Basudebpur and around 27 km from Bhadrak. Lunga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Urunia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Urunia is 394977. The village covers a total geographical area of 395 hectares and falls under the 756125 pincode. Basudebpur is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Urunia

According to the 2011 Census, Urunia village had a total population of 2,019 people, including 945 males and 1,074 females, living in 448 households. The sex ratio was 1,137 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.14%, with male literacy at 91.81% and female literacy at 77.43%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 499, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 24.

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

Nearby Villages of Urunia

Urunia 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 Urunia

Urunia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ranital, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 101.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Basudebpur to Urunia is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhadrak to Urunia is about 27 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 Urunia

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

Health Facilities in Urunia

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

FAQs about Urunia