Ufalgadia - Morada, Mayurbhanj

Ufalgadia is a village situated in the Morada tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from Muruda and around 32 km from Baripada. Chikitamatia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ufalgadia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ufalgadia is 389980. The village covers a total geographical area of 174 hectares and falls under the 757020 pincode. Baripada is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Ufalgadia

As per Census 2011, Ufalgadia village has a total population of 277 people, consisting of 132 males and 145 females. The village has 60 households and a sex ratio of 1,098 females per 1,000 males. There are 56 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 114 literate and 163 illiterate residents. Additionally, 276 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population277132145
Child Population (0–6 yrs)562036
Scheduled Tribes (ST)276131145
Literate Population1147044
Illiterate Population16362101

Nearby Villages of Ufalgadia

Ufalgadia 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
MajanaNorth1.33 km
BhalugharaSouth-East1.55 km
FuljhariSouth-East1.85 km
BaghajharanSouth1.91 km
SanmundabaniNorth-West2.05 km
ParamanandaWest2.12 km
BhatchhatarEast2.33 km
KaudiaNorth-West2.58 km
AndhariNorth2.73 km
SarasoleSouth2.94 km

Transport and Connectivity of Ufalgadia

Ufalgadia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Krishnachandrapur, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 104.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baripada to Ufalgadia is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Ufalgadia is about 32 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 Ufalgadia

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Ufalgadia

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Ufalgadia

Where is Ufalgadia located?

Ufalgadia village is located in Morada Tehsil, Mayurbhanj district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Ufalgadia?

The Gram Panchayat of Ufalgadia is Chikitamatia.

What is the pincode of Ufalgadia?

The pincode of Ufalgadia is 757020.

What is the population of Ufalgadia?

Ufalgadia has a total population of 277, including 132 males and 145 females.

How many households are there in Ufalgadia?

There are 60 households in Ufalgadia.

What is the literacy rate in Ufalgadia?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ufalgadia is 41.16%. Male literacy is 53.03% and female literacy is 30.34%.