Unchagan - Saraskana, Mayurbhanj

Unchagan is a village situated in the Saraskana tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 55 km from Jharpokharia and around 55 km from Baripada. Bagbuda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Unchagan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Unchagan is 387913. The village covers a total geographical area of 220 hectares and falls under the 757051 pincode. Baripada is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.

Unchagan 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 Unchagan

According to the 2011 Census, Unchagan village had a total population of 1,367 people, including 689 males and 678 females, living in 358 households. The sex ratio was 984 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.07%, with male literacy at 71.36% and female literacy at 44.46%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 92, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 866.

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

Nearby Villages of Unchagan

Unchagan 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 Unchagan

Public transport in the Unchagan is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rajalukah, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baripada to Unchagan is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Unchagan is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Unchagan

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

Health Facilities in Unchagan

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

FAQs about Unchagan