Uttareswar - Begunia, Khordha

Uttareswar is a village situated in the Begunia tehsil of Khordha district, Odisha. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Begunia and around 26 km from the district headquarters in Khordha . Rautapada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Uttareswar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Uttareswar is 407255. The village covers a total geographical area of 191 hectares and falls under the 752062 pincode. Khordha is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

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

Population of Uttareswar

According to the 2011 Census, Uttareswar village had a total population of 935 people, including 482 males and 453 females, living in 199 households. The sex ratio was 940 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.34%, with male literacy at 92.94% and female literacy at 79.62%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 86, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 142.

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

Nearby Villages of Uttareswar

Uttareswar 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 Uttareswar

Uttareswar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Tapang, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khordha to Uttareswar is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Khordha to Uttareswar is about 26 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Uttareswar

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

Health Facilities in Uttareswar

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

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