Ukhunda

Ukhunda is a village located in Baria tehsil of Kendujhar district in Odisha, India. It is situated 30km away from sub-district headquarter Baria (tehsildar office) and 58km away from district headquarter Kendujhar. As per 2009 stats, Ukhunda village is also a gram panchayat.

Here you can discover what makes Ukhunda unique in its vibrant Baria-Kendujhar region. You’ll see Ukhunda’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Ukhunda

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Ukhunda is 385633. The village spans a total geographical area of 584 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 758032. Kendujhar is nearest town to Ukhunda village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 30km away.

When it comes to local governance, Ukhunda village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Patna Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Keonjhar Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Ukhunda

Population of Ukhunda

According to the 2011 Census, Ukhunda has a total population of about 2,506, with approximately 1,247 males and 1,259 females. The sex ratio is around 1009 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 325 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 385 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 670. The overall literacy rate is approximately 60.49%, with male literacy at about 69.13% and female literacy near 51.95%. There are around 585 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Ukhunda's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Ukhunda

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Ukhunda. As per the 2011 stats, Ukhunda had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Ukhunda

Knowing the nearby villages of Ukhunda helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Ukhunda.

Frequently Asked Questions about Ukhunda