Utkela - Kesinga, Kalahandi

Utkela is a village situated in the Kesinga tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kesinga and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Utkela village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Utkela is 422389. The village covers a total geographical area of 546 hectares and falls under the 766011 pincode. Kesinga is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Utkela

According to the 2011 Census, Utkela village had a total population of 3,895 people, including 1,971 males and 1,924 females, living in 1,006 households. The sex ratio was 976 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.66%, with male literacy at 84.11% and female literacy at 60.95%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 734, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 826.

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

Nearby Villages of Utkela

Utkela 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 Utkela

Utkela is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kesinga, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 1.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kesinga to Utkela is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Utkela 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 Utkela

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

Health Facilities in Utkela

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

FAQs about Utkela