Ujanga - Rajkanika, Kendrapara

Ujanga is a village situated in the Rajkanika tehsil of Kendrapara district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajkanika and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Kendrapara . Parinupada-habalagand serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ujanga village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ujanga is 395652. The village covers a total geographical area of 613 hectares and falls under the 754219 pincode. Pattamundai is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Ujanga

According to the 2011 Census, Ujanga village had a total population of 1,447 people, including 705 males and 742 females, living in 387 households. The sex ratio was 1,052 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.18%, with male literacy at 87.64% and female literacy at 79.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 550.

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

Nearby Villages of Ujanga

Ujanga 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 Ujanga

Ujanga is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Baudpur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pattamundai to Ujanga is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kendrapara to Ujanga is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ujanga

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

Health Facilities in Ujanga

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

FAQs about Ujanga