Uttarana - Kantapada, Cuttack

Uttarana is a village situated in the Kantapada tehsil of Cuttack district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from Gobindpur and around 43 km from Cuttack. Uttaran serves as the Gram Panchayat for Uttarana village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Uttarana is 400231. The village covers a total geographical area of 185 hectares and falls under the 754105 pincode. Cuttack is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

Uttarana 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 Uttarana

According to the 2011 Census, Uttarana village had a total population of 2,365 people, including 1,224 males and 1,141 females, living in 564 households. The sex ratio was 932 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.60%, with male literacy at 92.63% and female literacy at 80.06%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 855, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 6.

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

Nearby Villages of Uttarana

Uttarana 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 Uttarana

Uttarana 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 18.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Cuttack to Uttarana is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Cuttack to Uttarana 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 Uttarana

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

Health Facilities in Uttarana

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

FAQs about Uttarana