Udhura - Bellaguntha, Ganjam

Udhura is a village situated in the Bellaguntha tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 3 km from Bhanjanagar and around 114 km from Chatrapur. Udra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Udhura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Udhura is 410656. The village covers a total geographical area of 168 hectares and falls under the 761126 pincode. Bellaguntha is the nearest town, located about 2 km away.

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

Population of Udhura

According to the 2011 Census, Udhura village had a total population of 2,191 people, including 1,085 males and 1,106 females, living in 498 households. The sex ratio was 1,019 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.76%, with male literacy at 81.28% and female literacy at 60.44%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 877, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 8.

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

Nearby Villages of Udhura

Udhura 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 Udhura

Udhura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Khallikot, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 99.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bellaguntha to Udhura is about 2 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Udhura is about 114 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Udhura

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

Health Facilities in Udhura

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

FAQs about Udhura