Uden - Kantamal, Boudh

Uden is a village situated in the Kantamal tehsil of Boudh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 30 km from Kantamal and around 110 km from Baudh. Narayanprasad serves as the Gram Panchayat for Uden village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Uden is 417827. The village covers a total geographical area of 133 hectares and falls under the 762018 pincode. Balangir is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

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

Population of Uden

According to the 2011 Census, Uden village had a total population of 256 people, including 126 males and 130 females, living in 65 households. The sex ratio was 1,032 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.51%, with male literacy at 79.44% and female literacy at 53.70%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 62.

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

Nearby Villages of Uden

Uden 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 Uden

Uden is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Deogan Road, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 23.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balangir to Uden is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baudh to Uden is about 110 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Uden

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

Health Facilities in Uden

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

FAQs about Uden