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

According to the 2011 Census, Hukuma village had a total population of 587 people, including 315 males and 272 females, living in 125 households. The sex ratio was 863 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.40%, with male literacy at 69.66% and female literacy at 42.92%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 230.

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

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