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

As per Census 2011, Utkela village has a total population of 3,895 people, consisting of 1,971 males and 1,924 females. The village has 1,006 households and a sex ratio of 976 females per 1,000 males. There are 449 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,504 literate and 1,391 illiterate residents. Additionally, 734 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 826 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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