Uduguj - Harabhanga, Boudh

Uduguj is a village situated in the Harabhanga tehsil of Boudh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 71 km from Harbhanga and around 71 km from Baudh. Talagaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Uduguj village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Uduguj is 418802. The village covers a total geographical area of 391 hectares and falls under the 762020 pincode. Baudhgarh is the nearest town, located about 75 km away.

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

Population of Uduguj

According to the 2011 Census, Uduguj village had a total population of 314 people, including 162 males and 152 females, living in 79 households. The sex ratio was 938 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.04%, with male literacy at 88.49% and female literacy at 64.89%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 124, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 190.

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

Nearby Villages of Uduguj

Uduguj 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 Uduguj

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Uduguj. The nearest railway station is Boinda, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 95.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baudhgarh to Uduguj is about 75 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.1 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baudh to Uduguj is about 71 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Uduguj

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

Health Facilities in Uduguj

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

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