Utkapadu - Bandhugaon, Koraput

Utkapadu is a village situated in the Bandhugaon tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bandhugaon and around 108 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. Kutrabeda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Utkapadu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Utkapadu is 428702. The village covers a total geographical area of 502 hectares and falls under the 764027 pincode. Sunabeda is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

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

Population of Utkapadu

According to the 2011 Census, Utkapadu village had a total population of 424 people, including 205 males and 219 females, living in 92 households. The sex ratio was 1,068 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 39.05%, with male literacy at 49.72% and female literacy at 29.50%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 67, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 326.

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

Nearby Villages of Utkapadu

Utkapadu 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 Utkapadu

Utkapadu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Jimidipeta, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sunabeda to Utkapadu is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Utkapadu is about 108 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Utkapadu

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

Health Facilities in Utkapadu

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

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