Uruda - Paralakhemundi, Gajapati

Uruda is a village situated in the Paralakhemundi tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 33 km from Garabandha and around 33 km from Paralakhemundi. Rampa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Uruda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Uruda is 414946. The village covers a total geographical area of 658 hectares and falls under the 761215 pincode. Parlakhemundi is the nearest town, located about 31 km away.

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

Population of Uruda

As per Census 2011, Uruda village has a total population of 743 people, consisting of 390 males and 353 females. The village has 154 households and a sex ratio of 905 females per 1,000 males. There are 95 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 338 literate and 405 illiterate residents. Additionally, 115 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 329 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Uruda

Uruda 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 Uruda

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Uruda. The nearest railway station is Palasa, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 144.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Parlakhemundi to Uruda is about 31 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Uruda is about 33 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 Uruda

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

Health Facilities in Uruda

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

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