Uttarbad - Bhandari Pokhari, Bhadrak

Uttarbad is a village situated in the Bhandari Pokhari tehsil of Bhadrak district, Odisha. It is located approximately 1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhandari Pokhari and around 18 km from the district headquarters in Bhadrak. Dakhinead serves as the Gram Panchayat for Uttarbad village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Uttarbad is 394490. The village covers a total geographical area of 412 hectares and falls under the 756120 pincode. Bhadrak is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

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

Population of Uttarbad

According to the 2011 Census, Uttarbad village had a total population of 2,423 people, including 1,199 males and 1,224 females, living in 521 households. The sex ratio was 1,021 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.60%, with male literacy at 89.45% and female literacy at 79.96%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 970, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 170.

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

Nearby Villages of Uttarbad

Uttarbad 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 Uttarbad

Uttarbad is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kenduapada, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 79.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhadrak to Uttarbad is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhadrak to Uttarbad is about 18 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Uttarbad

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

Health Facilities in Uttarbad

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

FAQs about Uttarbad