Uttarkota - Vyasanagar, Jajpur

Uttarkota is a village situated in the Vyasanagar tehsil of Jajpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 3 km from Korai and around 30 km from Jajapur . Tarakot serves as the Gram Panchayat for Uttarkota village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Uttarkota is 400709. The village covers a total geographical area of 459 hectares and falls under the 755022 pincode. Jajapur is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Uttarkota

According to the 2011 Census, Uttarkota village had a total population of 160 people, including 73 males and 87 females, living in 33 households. The sex ratio was 1,192 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 94.89%, with male literacy at 100.00% and female literacy at 90.54%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 28.

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

Nearby Villages of Uttarkota

Uttarkota 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 Uttarkota

Uttarkota is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Baitarani Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 74.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jajapur to Uttarkota is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jajapur to Uttarkota is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Uttarkota

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

Health Facilities in Uttarkota

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

FAQs about Uttarkota