Ura - Naugaon, Jagatsinghapur

Ura is a village situated in the Naugaon tehsil of Jagatsinghapur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Naugaon and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Jagatsinghapur . Tiruna serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ura is 398174. The village covers a total geographical area of 115 hectares and falls under the 754113 pincode. Jagatsinghapur is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Ura village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Jagatsinghpur Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Ura

As per Census 2011, Ura village has a total population of 730 people, consisting of 336 males and 394 females. The village has 213 households and a sex ratio of 1,172 females per 1,000 males. There are 62 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 589 literate and 141 illiterate residents. Additionally, 76 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Ura

Ura 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 Ura

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Ura. The nearest railway station is Jhankad Sarala Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jagatsinghapur to Ura is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jagatsinghapur to Ura is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ura

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

Health Facilities in Ura

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

FAQs about Ura