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

According to the 2011 Census, Ubuka village had a total population of 175 people, including 88 males and 87 females, living in 42 households. The sex ratio was 989 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.92%, with male literacy at 89.19% and female literacy at 67.50%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 173.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Ubuka