Ujalapalli - Kodala, Ganjam

Ujalapalli is a village situated in the Kodala tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 58 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kodala and around 58 km from the district headquarters in Chatrapur. Saura Chachina serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ujalapalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ujalapalli is 411690. The village covers a total geographical area of 70 hectares and falls under the 761031 pincode. Kodala is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Ujalapalli

According to the 2011 Census, Ujalapalli village had a total population of 976 people, including 511 males and 465 females, living in 202 households. The sex ratio was 910 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.75%, with male literacy at 74.00% and female literacy at 46.06%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 326, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 149.

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

Nearby Villages of Ujalapalli

Ujalapalli 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 Ujalapalli

Ujalapalli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Khallikot, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 83.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kodala to Ujalapalli is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Ujalapalli is about 58 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ujalapalli

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

Health Facilities in Ujalapalli

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

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