Ukarasingi - Rayagada, Gajapati

Ukarasingi is a village situated in the Rayagada tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rayagada and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Paralakhemundi. Talamunda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ukarasingi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ukarasingi is 414773. The village covers a total geographical area of 1002 hectares and falls under the 761212 pincode. Rayagada is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Ukarasingi 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 Ukarasingi

According to the 2011 Census, Ukarasingi village had a total population of 411 people, including 199 males and 212 females, living in 86 households. The sex ratio was 1,065 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.26%, with male literacy at 63.80% and female literacy at 46.03%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 411.

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

Nearby Villages of Ukarasingi

Ukarasingi 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 Ukarasingi

Ukarasingi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Parlakhemundi, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 129.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rayagada to Ukarasingi is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Ukarasingi is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ukarasingi

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

Health Facilities in Ukarasingi

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

FAQs about Ukarasingi