Hukuma - Patrapur, Ganjam

Hukuma is a village situated in the Patrapur tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 30 km from Jarada and around 90 km from Chatrapur. Mandarada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hukuma village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hukuma is 413180. The village covers a total geographical area of 186 hectares and falls under the 761209 pincode. Brahmapur is the nearest town, located about 70 km away.

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

Population of Hukuma

As per Census 2011, Hukuma village has a total population of 587 people, consisting of 315 males and 272 females. The village has 125 households and a sex ratio of 863 females per 1,000 males. There are 94 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 283 literate and 304 illiterate residents. Additionally, 230 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Hukuma

Hukuma 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 Hukuma

Hukuma is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Jhadupudi, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 133.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Brahmapur to Hukuma is about 70 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Hukuma is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Hukuma

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

Health Facilities in Hukuma

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

FAQs about Hukuma