Ukhunda - Jhumpura, Keonjhar

Ukhunda is a village situated in the Jhumpura tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 30 km from Baria and around 58 km from Kendujhar. Ukhunda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ukhunda is 385633. The village covers a total geographical area of 584 hectares and falls under the 758016 pincode. Kendujhar is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Ukhunda

According to the 2011 Census, Ukhunda village had a total population of 2,506 people, including 1,247 males and 1,259 females, living in 585 households. The sex ratio was 1,010 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.51%, with male literacy at 78.87% and female literacy at 60.11%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 385, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 670.

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

Nearby Villages of Ukhunda

Ukhunda 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 Ukhunda

Ukhunda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Goaldih, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 97.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kendujhar to Ukhunda is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Ukhunda is about 58 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ukhunda

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

Health Facilities in Ukhunda

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

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