Uania - Bangiriposi, Mayurbhanj

Uania is a village situated in the Bangiriposi tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bangiriposi and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Nafri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Uania village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Uania is 389481. The village covers a total geographical area of 65 hectares and falls under the 757032 pincode. Baripada is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Uania

According to the 2011 Census, Uania village had a total population of 681 people, including 349 males and 332 females, living in 177 households. The sex ratio was 951 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.62%, with male literacy at 91.06% and female literacy at 74.17%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 31, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 222.

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

Nearby Villages of Uania

Uania 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 Uania

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Uania. The nearest railway station is Rajalukah, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 70.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baripada to Uania is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Uania 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 Uania

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

Health Facilities in Uania

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

FAQs about Uania