Ustali - Kodala, Ganjam

Ustali is a village situated in the Kodala tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kodala and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Chatrapur. Chingudikhola serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ustali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ustali is 411706. The village covers a total geographical area of 165 hectares and falls under the 761032 pincode. Kodala is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Ustali 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 Ustali

As per Census 2011, Ustali village has a total population of 1,111 people, consisting of 563 males and 548 females. The village has 244 households and a sex ratio of 973 females per 1,000 males. There are 137 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 496 literate and 615 illiterate residents. Additionally, 118 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 3 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Ustali

Ustali 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 Ustali

Ustali 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 85.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kodala to Ustali is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Ustali is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ustali

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

Health Facilities in Ustali

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

FAQs about Ustali