Udayapur - Saharapada, Keonjhar

Udayapur is a village situated in the Saharapada tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 14 km from Patana and around 42 km from Kendujhar. Udayapur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Udayapur is 385783. The village covers a total geographical area of 1928 hectares and falls under the 758030 pincode. Karanjia is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Udayapur 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 Udayapur

As per Census 2011, Udayapur village has a total population of 4,548 people, consisting of 2,266 males and 2,282 females. The village has 1,118 households and a sex ratio of 1,007 females per 1,000 males. There are 531 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,868 literate and 1,680 illiterate residents. Additionally, 877 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,339 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Udayapur

Udayapur 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 Udayapur

Udayapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kendujhargarh, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 99.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karanjia to Udayapur is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Udayapur is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Udayapur

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

Health Facilities in Udayapur

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

FAQs about Udayapur