Ubuda - Lakhanpur, Jharsuguda

Ubuda is a village situated in the Lakhanpur tehsil of Jharsuguda district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lakhanpur and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Jharsuguda. Kushraloi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ubuda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ubuda is 381025. The village covers a total geographical area of 513 hectares and falls under the 768217 pincode. Bandhbahal is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Ubuda

According to the 2011 Census, Ubuda village had a total population of 1,226 people, including 625 males and 601 females, living in 294 households. The sex ratio was 962 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.55%, with male literacy at 88.34% and female literacy at 68.53%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 106, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 588.

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

Nearby Villages of Ubuda

Ubuda 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 Ubuda

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Ubuda. The nearest railway station is Belpahar, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 21.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bandhbahal to Ubuda is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jharsuguda to Ubuda is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ubuda

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

Health Facilities in Ubuda

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

FAQs about Ubuda