Ujigiji - Mohana, Gajapati

Ujigiji is a village situated in the Mohana tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mohana and around 69 km from the district headquarters in Paralakhemundi. Govindapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ujigiji village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ujigiji is 413719. The village covers a total geographical area of 590 hectares and falls under the 761015 pincode. Digapahandi is the nearest town, located about 48 km away.

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

Population of Ujigiji

According to the 2011 Census, Ujigiji village had a total population of 291 people, including 139 males and 152 females, living in 74 households. The sex ratio was 1,094 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.50%, with male literacy at 70.27% and female literacy at 46.51%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 141.

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

Nearby Villages of Ujigiji

Ujigiji 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 Ujigiji

Ujigiji is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Golanthra, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 106.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Digapahandi to Ujigiji is about 48 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Ujigiji is about 69 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 Ujigiji

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

Health Facilities in Ujigiji

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

FAQs about Ujigiji