Unal - Harabhanga, Boudh

Unal is a village situated in the Harabhanga tehsil of Boudh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 43 km from Harbhanga and around 43 km from Baudh. Ramagarh serves as the Gram Panchayat for Unal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Unal is 418706. The village covers a total geographical area of 230 hectares and falls under the 762013 pincode. Baudhgarh is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Unal 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 Unal

According to the 2011 Census, Unal village had a total population of 524 people, including 263 males and 261 females, living in 120 households. The sex ratio was 992 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.18%, with male literacy at 91.63% and female literacy at 68.72%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 278, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 11.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population524263261
Child Population (0–6 yrs)703634
Scheduled Castes (SC)278143135
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1147
Literate Population364208156
Illiterate Population16055105

Nearby Villages of Unal

Unal 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)
KankalaSouth-East1.14 km
RajasahiSouth-West1.17 km
SambarkataSouth1.66 km
BudhikanSouth-East2.16 km
KoilisutaSouth-West2.28 km
JabalpurSouth-East2.35 km
RamgadWest2.38 km
KeutabhuinNorth-East2.47 km
PurunamanantriNorth2.91 km
OdasingaEast3.00 km

Transport and Connectivity of Unal

Public transport in the Unal is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Saragipalli, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 84.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baudhgarh to Unal is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baudh to Unal 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 Unal

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Unal

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km

FAQs about Unal

Where is Unal located?

Unal village is located in Harabhanga Tehsil, Boudh district, Odisha, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Unal?

The Gram Panchayat of Unal is Ramagarh.

What is the pincode of Unal?

The pincode of Unal is 762013.

What is the population of Unal?

Unal had a total population of 524, including 263 males and 261 females.

How many households are there in Unal?

Unal had 120 households.

What is the literacy rate in Unal?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Unal was 80.18%. Male literacy was 91.63% and female literacy was 68.72%.