Uradha - Kantapada, Cuttack

Uradha is a village situated in the Kantapada tehsil of Cuttack district, Odisha. It is located approximately 32 km from Gobindpur and around 32 km from Cuttack. Uradha village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Uradha is 400226. The village covers a total geographical area of 398 hectares and falls under the 754010 pincode. Cuttack is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Uradha

As per Census 2011, Uradha village has a total population of 3,642 people, consisting of 1,874 males and 1,768 females. The village has 869 households and a sex ratio of 943 females per 1,000 males. There are 363 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,724 literate and 918 illiterate residents. Additionally, 895 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Uradha are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population3,6421,8741,768
Child Population (0–6 yrs)363198165
Scheduled Castes (SC)895472423
Literate Population2,7241,5211,203
Illiterate Population918353565

Nearby Villages of Uradha

Uradha 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)
PohalaEast1.23 km
NaruaSouth1.33 km
ManikundaNorth1.42 km
BarahipurSouth-West1.46 km
ChhedaNorth-West1.69 km
GuptamanikaWest1.84 km
BrahmapurNorth-East1.87 km
ArisolaSouth-East2.06 km
UttaranaEast2.16 km
AdikundiNorth-West2.25 km

Transport and Connectivity of Uradha

Uradha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Badakhandita, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 16.6 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 Cuttack to Uradha is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Cuttack to Uradha is about 32 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 Uradha

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

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

Health Facilities in Uradha

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Uradha

Where is Uradha located?

Uradha village is located in Kantapada Tehsil, Cuttack district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Uradha?

Uradha is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Uradha?

The pincode of Uradha is 754010.

What is the population of Uradha?

Uradha has a total population of 3,642, including 1,874 males and 1,768 females.

How many households are there in Uradha?

There are 869 households in Uradha.

What is the literacy rate in Uradha?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Uradha is 74.79%. Male literacy is 81.16% and female literacy is 68.04%.