Ubuka - Darpan, Jajpur

Ubuka is a village situated in the Darpan tehsil of Jajpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 62 km from Badachana and around 62 km from Jajapur . Bantala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ubuka village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ubuka is 401707. The village covers a total geographical area of 52 hectares and falls under the 754023 pincode. Cuttack is the nearest town, located about 48 km away.

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

Population of Ubuka

As per Census 2011, Ubuka village has a total population of 175 people, consisting of 88 males and 87 females. The village has 42 households and a sex ratio of 988 females per 1,000 males. There are 21 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 120 literate and 55 illiterate residents. Additionally, 173 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1758887
Child Population (0–6 yrs)21147
Scheduled Castes (SC)1738786
Literate Population1206654
Illiterate Population552233

Nearby Villages of Ubuka

Ubuka 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BaunsagadiaNorth-East1.10 km
ChaulathaliNorth1.32 km
BatoNorth1.77 km
DagarpadaEast2.07 km
BarimulaNorth-West2.58 km
GanashSouth-East2.90 km
BaulaSouth-East2.99 km
KhajuriaNorth3.10 km
KadaiEast3.15 km
DaulatapurSouth-East3.49 km

Transport and Connectivity of Ubuka

Ubuka is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Byree, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 1-2 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Cuttack to Ubuka is about 48 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jajapur to Ubuka is about 62 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ubuka

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Ubuka

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Ubuka

Where is Ubuka located?

Ubuka village is located in Darpan Tehsil, Jajpur district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Ubuka?

The Gram Panchayat of Ubuka is Bantala.

What is the pincode of Ubuka?

The pincode of Ubuka is 754023.

What is the population of Ubuka?

Ubuka has a total population of 175, including 88 males and 87 females.

How many households are there in Ubuka?

There are 42 households in Ubuka.

What is the literacy rate in Ubuka?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ubuka is 68.57%. Male literacy is 75.00% and female literacy is 62.07%.